In ionic interactions, __________.

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there is always the equal sharing of electrons

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the cation always gains an electron

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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

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the anion always loses an electron

Answer 1

In ionic interactions, the transfer of valence electrons results in a completed valence shell for each ion.

Ionic interactions involve one atom (often a metal) losing one or more electrons to become a positively charged ion (cation), while another atom (usually a non-metal) gains those electrons to become a negatively charged ion (anion). This transfer of electrons leads to the formation of ions that achieve a stable electronic configuration.