Question

Between which types of elements do ionic bonds occur and how do electrons act within the bond?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AMetal + Metal, electrons freely move%0D%0AMetal + Metal, electrons freely move%0D%0A%0D%0AMetal + Nonmetal, electrons are transferred.%0D%0AMetal + Nonmetal, electrons are transferred.%0D%0A%0D%0ANonmetal + Nonmetal, electrons are shared.%0D%0ANonmetal + Nonmetal, electrons are shared.%0D%0A%0D%0ANonmetal + Metal, electrons are shared.

Answer 1

Ionic bonds occur between a **metal** and a **nonmetal**, and in this type of bond, **electrons are transferred** from the metal to the nonmetal. The metal loses one or more electrons to become a positively charged ion (cation), while the nonmetal gains those electrons to become a negatively charged ion (anion). This transfer of electrons leads to the formation of ionic compounds.