Chemistry, 28.08.2021 02:50 ygrant03

HELP!! When an atom of hydrogen (H) bonds with an atom of chlorine (Cl), what bond is formed to create hydrogen chloride (HCl) and why?
A.
An ionic bond is formed because one valence electron from the nonmetal hydrogen atom is shared with the nonmetal chlorine atom to form a stable octet of electrons.
B.
An ionic bond is formed because one valence electron from the nonmetal hydrogen atom is shared with the nonmetal chlorine atom to form an unstable octet of electrons.
C.
A covalent bond is formed because one valence electron from the nonmetal hydrogen atom is shared with the nonmetal chlorine atom to form a stable octet of electrons.
D.
A covalent bond is formed because one valence electron from the nonmetal hydrogen atom is shared with the nonmetal chlorine atom to form an unstable octet

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