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An anion.

Covalent bond.

Electrons are shared to fill outer electron shells.

They have a full valence shell (8 electrons).

Sodium is the cation (positive metal); chlorine is the anion (negative nonmetal).

An ion with a positive charge.

Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

The tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a bond.

A condition where the outermost electron shell of an atom is filled with electrons, typically 8 for most elements.

Atoms tend to bond in a way that gives them 8 electrons in their valence shell, achieving stability.