Question

Which statement is true regarding the formation of ionic bonds?

a.anions and cations share electrons
b.atoms transfer electrons to form cations and anions
c.ions transfer electrons to form cations and anions
d.anions and cations donate electrons

Answer 1

C. Ions transfer electrons to form cations and anions

Step-by-step explanation:

In an ionic bond, two ions are attracted to each other because of a big electronegativity difference (they have opposite charges)

One of the ions will transfer its electron to the other one, and they will become cations or anions.