Answer :
Na only because cation is a positive ion whole cl is a negative ion in anion
Answer: A. Na only
Explanation:
An ionic bond is formed when an element completely transfers its valence electron to another element. The element which donates the electron is known as electropositive element and forms a positively charged ion called as cation. The element which accepts the electrons is known as electronegative element and forms a negatively charged ion called as anion.
Electronic configuration of sodium:
[tex][Na]=1s^22s^22p^63s^1[/tex]
Sodium atom will loose one electron to gain noble gas configuration and form sodium cation with +1 charge.
[tex][Na^+]=1s^22s^22p^63s^0[/tex]
Electronic configuration of chlorine:
[tex][Cl]=1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^5[/tex]
Chlorine atom will gain one electron to gain noble gas configuration and form chloride ion with -1 charge.
[tex][Cl^-]=1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^6[/tex]