Which refers to the type of chemical bond that involves the transfer of electrons between atoms?
A. metallic
B. polar covalent
C. ionic
D. covalent
Answer (1)
Ionic bonds are formed through the transfer of electrons between atoms, creating ions with opposite charges that attract each other. For example, sodium donates an electron to chlorine, resulting in a sodium ion and a chloride ion. This is different from metallic and covalent bonds, which involve electron sharing or a sea of electrons. ;
