When a Metal Atom Transfers One or More Valence Electrons

question 11

Multiple Choice

When a metal atom transfers one or more valence electrons to a nonmetal atom, what are formed?

• A) covalent bonds
• B) monatomic ions
• C) two cations
• D) semimetals
• E) two anions

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