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Which statement best describes an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond involves two metals that exchange electrons.

An ionic bond involves two metals that exchange electrons.

An ionic bond involves a metal that shares electrons with a nonmetal.

An ionic bond involves a metal that shares electrons with a nonmetal.

An ionic bond involves two nonmetals that share electrons.

An ionic bond involves two nonmetals that share electrons.

An ionic bond involves a metal that transfers one or more electrons to a nonmetal.

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An ionic bond involves a metal that transfers one or more electrons to a nonmetal.

(Explanation: the metal becomes a cation and the nonmetal becomes an anion; the opposite charges attract.)