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