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Between which types of elements do ionic bonds occur, and how do electrons act within the bond?(1 point)
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nonmetals and nonmetals, electrons shared
nonmetals and nonmetals, electrons shared

metals and metals, electrons freely moving
metals and metals, electrons freely moving

metals and nonmetals, electrons transferred
metals and nonmetals, electrons transferred

nonmetals and metals, electrons shared

Answer 1

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

metals and nonmetals, electrons transferred.