When the Bond Between Two Atoms Is Due to One

question 51

Multiple Choice

When the bond between two atoms is due to one atom giving up an electron and the other atom gaining an electron, it is called a

• A) molecular bond
• B) ionic bond
• C) compounding bond
• D) covalent bond

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Definitions:

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