Is NaBr ionic or covalent?

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The question is asking whether sodium bromide (NaBr) has ionic or covalent bonding. It is related to the nature of chemical bonds between the atoms that make up NaBr.

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Ionic

NaBr is ionic

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NaBr is ionic

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Sodium bromide (NaBr) is an ionic compound because it is formed by the transfer of an electron from sodium (Na) to bromine (Br), resulting in a positive sodium ion (Na+) and a negative bromide ion (Br-).

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It is common to confuse the nature of bonds based on the elements involved; generally, a metal and a non-metal form an ionic bond.

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