Which statement describes a step in the formation of an ionic bond?

An attraction occurs between two ions that have the same charge.

A metal atom forms a cation, and a nonmetal atom forms an anion.

A more electronegative atom transfers electrons to a less electronegative atom.

A metal pulls electrons from another metal and produces a force of attraction.

Question

Physics

Molly Good

7 April, 05:24

Which statement describes a step in the formation of an ionic bond?

An attraction occurs between two ions that have the same charge.

A metal atom forms a cation, and a nonmetal atom forms an anion.

A more electronegative atom transfers electrons to a less electronegative atom.

A metal pulls electrons from another metal and produces a force of attraction.

+3

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Laylah Foley · Answer 1

All the statements above are false except B. During an ionic bond formation, a metal loses electrons to become a cation while a non-metal gains electrons to form an anion.