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Which of the following happens when an ionic bond is formed?

A. One atom pulls an electron from another atom.

B. Two atoms attain equal electronegativities.

C. One atom becomes more electronegative than another atom.

D. Two atoms share an electron.

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Answer:

I'll say A & C because the non-metals usually becomes a negative ion, by gaining extra electrons from the metal - so, the metal becomes a positive ion instead.

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Answer:

One atom pulls an electron from another atom

Step-by-step explanation:

they form when atoms lose or gain electrons in order to have a full outer shell of electrons to make them stable

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