Question

What statements below are TRUE of ionic bonds. Choose 3 statements.





a
In an ionic bond, the electrons are transferred from one atom to another.
b
In an ionic bond, the metal loses electrons and the nonmetal accepts electrons.
c
In an ionic bond, the nonmetal loses electrons and the metal accepts electrons.
d
Ionic bonds occur between two nonmetals.
e
In an ionic bond, the electrons are shared between two atoms.
f
Ionic bonds occur between a metal and a nonmetal.

Answer 1

The three true statements about ionic bonds are:

a. In an ionic bond, the electrons are transferred from one atom to another.
b. In an ionic bond, the metal loses electrons and the nonmetal accepts electrons.
f. Ionic bonds occur between a metal and a nonmetal.

Statements c, d, and e are false regarding ionic bonds.