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

nonmetals and metals, electrons shared
nonmetals and metals, electrons shared

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

nonmetals and nonmetals, electrons shared

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The correct response is:

metals and nonmetals, electrons transferred

Ionic bonds typically occur between metals and nonmetals, where electrons are transferred from the metal to the nonmetal.