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Which two atoms form an ionic bond?

A.sodium and bromine
B. two sodium atoms
C. two oxygen atoms
D fluorine and chlorine

User Turbojohan
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Which two atoms form an ionic bond?

Answer : A

Explanation : Ionic bond is a type of chemical bond and binds the chemical molecules together. Ionic bond is formed by the transfer of electrons from an electropositive element ( metal) to the electronegative element (non metal).

Sodium is an electropositive element and contains one positive charge. Bromine is an electronegative element with a single negative charge over it. Sodium gives the electron to bromine and results in the formation of ionic bond.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C).

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Answer:

sodium and bromine

Step-by-step explanation:

The one valence electron from sodium would be transferred to the bromine atom so they can both have an octet.

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