Questions: Question 18
Ionic bonds are chemical bonds formed by the:
sharing of electrons between molecules.
donation of protons from one atom to another.
transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
acceptance of neutrons from one atom by another.
Transcript text: Question 18
Ionic bonds are chemical bonds formed by the:
sharing of electrons between molecules.
donation of protons from one atom to another.
transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
acceptance of neutrons from one atom by another.
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the nature of ionic bonds
Ionic bonds are formed through the interaction between atoms with significantly different electronegativities.
Step 2: Determine the process involved in ionic bond formation
Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of positively and negatively charged ions.
Step 3: Match the correct description
The correct description of ionic bond formation is the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
Final Answer
\(\boxed{\text{transfer of electrons from one atom to another.}}\)