Between which types of elements do ionic bonds occur, and how do electrons act within the bond?

Question

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metals and metals, electrons freely moving
metals and nonmetals, electrons transferred
nonmetals and nonmetals, electrons shared
nonmetals and metals, electrons shared

Answer 1

Ionic bonds occur between metals and nonmetals, where electrons are transferred from the metal to the nonmetal. Therefore, the correct answer is:

metals and nonmetals, electrons transferred.