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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question
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What is an ionic bond?
Options
A A bond formed by electron sharing
B A bond formed when one atom transfers one or more electrons to another atom, resulting in oppositely charged ions that attract each other electrostatically
Correct Answer
C A bond between metal atoms
D A bond between nonmetals only
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An ionic bond is formed when one atom transfers one or more electrons to another atom, resulting in oppositely charged ions that attract each other electrostatically.

Hint

The notes define ionic bonds as involving electron transfer.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Hybridization and Chemical Bonding
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 640 of 1872
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