Question

How is an ionic bond formed?
A. Both atoms in the bond gain an electron.
B. Two atoms share the electrons in their outermost shells.
C. Both atoms in the bond lose an electron.
D. An electron is transferred from one atom to anothe

Answer 1

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Answer 2

C?

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bond in which valence electrons are lost from one atom and gained by another. This exchange results in a more stable, noble gas electronic configuration for both atoms involved. An ionic bond is based on attractive electrostatic forces between two ions of opposite charge.