Question

Which statement best describes how an ionic bond forms?
The transfer of electrons forms strong bonds between ions.
The sharing of electrons forms strong bonds between ions.
The transfer of electrons results in attractive forces between molecules.
The sharing of electrons results in attractive forces between molecules.

Answer 1

The answer is A because ionic bonds, in contrast to covalent bonds, form by transferring electrons instead of sharing them. Furthermore, they are bonds that form between individual atoms and not whole molecules as C suggests.

Answer 2

And because one atom has lost and one atom has gained electrons they are called ions.