Which of the Following Is an Accurate Description of Ionic

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate description of ionic bonding?

• A)Nuclei of two different atoms share electrons, and the resulting compound is tightly bonded by the very strong, induced, electronuclear bonds.
• B)Atoms of two different elements share electrons and protons; the resulting compound is bonded together by the strong, binding energy of shared protons.
• C)Atoms of different elements, having gained or lost electrons, form negative and positive ions that are bonded together by attractive forces between ions with opposite charges.
• D)Nuclei of bonding atoms exchange electrons; the resulting ions are bonded together by the attractive forces between the negative and positive nucleons.