An Ionic Bond Is Best Described as

question 37

Multiple Choice

An ionic bond is best described as

• A)the sharing of electrons.
• B)the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
• C)the attraction that holds the atoms together in a polyatomic ion.
• D)the attraction between 2 nonmetal atoms.
• E)the attraction between 2 metal atoms.

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Definitions:

Astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord that play a crucial role in supporting neurons, forming blood-brain barrier, and regulating neurotransmitters.

Schwann Cells

Specialized cells in the peripheral nervous system responsible for the formation of myelin, which speeds up the electrical impulses in neurons.

Ependymal Cells

Glial cells that line the ventricles of the brain and the spinal cord, involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid.

Glial Cells

Glial cells, or neuroglia, are non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that support and protect neurons.