Question

And what type of bonds do atoms joint together because their opposite charges attract each other? (A) metallic bonds, and covalent bonds

Answer 1

Atoms join together because their opposite charges attract each other primarily through **ionic bonds**. In ionic bonding, one atom donates an electron to another, resulting in the formation of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions that are attracted to each other due to their opposite charges.

Metallic bonds involve the sharing of electrons among a lattice of metal atoms, and covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms to achieve stability, rather than charge attraction.

So, the correct answer to your question regarding the type of bond formed due to opposite charges attracting each other would be ionic bonds.