An ionic bond is formed when __________.

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one atom transfers an electron to another atom
both atoms are equally attractive to electrons
both atoms are electrically neutral
atoms are subjected to radioactive isotopes
both atoms are nonpolar

Answer 1

An ionic bond is formed when one atom transfers an electron to another atom. This process typically occurs between a metal, which loses electrons and becomes positively charged, and a nonmetal, which gains electrons and becomes negatively charged.