Explain the type of bonding in sodium chloride.

The type of bonding in sodium chloride is ionic. This sodium atom loses its outer most electron to complete its outer most shell to form a sodium ion (positive) and donates it to the chlorine atom which accepts its to form a chloride ion (negative) and complete its outer shell. This results in electronic static attraction between adjacent sodium and chloride ions.

AR
Answered by Ankit R. Chemistry tutor

6182 Views

See similar Chemistry GCSE tutors

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Why is water less dense in its solid state?


How do you describe the greenhouse effect?


Why do different metals burn with different colors?


Crude oil is a fossil fuel - what is a fossil fuel and how is crude oil separated into its fractions?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning