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why can't two non-metallic elements form ionic bonds?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Metals tend to lose electrons and nonmetals tend to gain them. Negative attracts positive (and vice verse). Therefore, 2 non-metallic elements cannot form ionic bonds.

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