Is group 1A ionic or covalent?

Answer 1

Group 1A is the alkali metals and since they are of small electronegativity they bond ionically, usually to nonmetals.

Answer 2

Group 1A elements tend to form ionic compounds rather than covalent compounds. They readily lose an electron to achieve a stable octet configuration, forming positively charged ions (cations) that can easily combine with negatively charged ions (anions) to form ionic bonds.