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what type of bonding is present in naoh?
ionic
covalent
metallic
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) consists of sodium (Na⁺) and hydroxide (OH⁻) ions. The bond between Na⁺ and OH⁻ is an ionic bond formed by the transfer of electrons from sodium to the hydroxide group. Also, within the hydroxide group, the bond between oxygen and hydrogen is covalent as they share electrons. But the dominant and overall - considered bond type in NaOH is ionic due to the presence of the metal (sodium) and non - metal (hydroxide) combination.
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