Which of the following occurs when an ionic bond is formed?

Question

a) Electrons are transferred from the more electronegative element to the less electronegative element.

b) Electrons are transferred from the less electronegative element to the more electronegative element.

c) Electrons are shared equally.

d) Electrons are shared unequally.

Answer 1

b) Electrons are transferred from the less electronegative element to the more electronegative element.