What happens when an atom gives up loosely held valence electrons to another atom?

Question

A. The two atoms form a mixture.

B. A chemical bond forms between the two atoms.

C. A chemical compound splits into separate elements.

D. The two atoms combine to create an element.

Answer 1

What is an ionic bond?

Answer 2

"Ionic bonding is the complete transfer of valence electron(s) between atoms. It is a type of chemical bond that generates two oppositely charged ions. In ionic bonds, the metal loses electrons to become a positively charged cation, whereas the nonmetal accepts those electrons to become a negatively charged anion."

Answer 3

So, a b c or d?

Answer 4

if not then tell me what it is