In ionic interactions, __________.

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the anion always loses an electron

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the cation always gains an electron

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there is always the equal sharing of electrons

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there are always weak interactions in a dry salt crystal

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the transfer of valence electrons results in a completed valence shell for each ion

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

the transfer of valence electrons results in a completed valence shell for each ion.

In ionic interactions, electrons are transferred from one atom (typically a metal, which becomes a cation) to another atom (typically a non-metal, which becomes an anion), resulting in the formation of ions that achieve a more stable electron configuration.