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Which statement best describes ionic bonding?

Which statement best describes ionic bonding?-example-1
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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Ionic bonds work when a metal gives an electron to a nonmetal and this difference in charge is how they bond.

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Answer:

Option A

Step-by-step explanation:

=> A metal atom transfers or loses electron(s) to becomes an anion.

=> A non-metal atoms gains electron(s) to become cation.

=> The bond between anion and cation is an Ionic bond.

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