Ionic Bonds Involve

question 40

Multiple Choice

Ionic bonds involve

• A) electrostatic interactions between anions and cations.
• B) the sharing of electrons between two atoms of the same element.
• C) the attraction between water and salts.
• D) the release of protons by negatively charged particles.

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