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Because of the significant electronegativity difference between sodium and chlorine, that bond is considered ionic in character. Metal to non-metal combinations are considered ionic compounds. Covalent bonds generally form between non-metals.

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The salt NaCl is indeed held together by coulombic (electrostatic) attraction, in addition to atomic forces holding the nuclei together.

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No it is an ionic bond.

Na is positive and Chloride is positive [metal and non-metal]

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Yes, nitrogen and chlorine will form covalent bond as the electronegativity difference between nitrogen and chlorine is below 1.7

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yes they can!

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No , but form ionic bond

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