Question

Which of the following characterizes an ionic bond?

a.) The electrons in the bond are shared between two atoms.

b.) The electrons in the bond are shared between two ions.

c.) The bond results from the attractive forces of two similar charges.

d.)The bond results from the attractive forces of two opposite charges.

Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option D. An ionic bond is characterized by the bond that results from the attractive forces of two opposite charges. These atoms with two opposite charges are called ions. That is why it is called the ionic bond.