Atoms of Nonmetallic Elements Form Covalent Bonds,but They Can Also

question 73

Multiple Choice

Atoms of nonmetallic elements form covalent bonds,but they can also form ionic bonds.How is this possible?

• A)This happens when one of the bonded nonmetallic elements has a strong electronegativity.
• B)It happens when one of the nonmetallic elements loses an electron to become a positive ion.
• C)An ionic bond results when a nonmetallic elements loses an electron to a metallic element.
• D)An ionic bond results when a nonmetallic elements gains an electron from a metallic element.

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