Which of the Following Statements Best Describes an Ionic Bond

question 148

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes an ionic bond?

• A) a strong lattice of positively and negatively charged atoms held together by electrical forces
• B) the bonding type present in bound, non-metal atoms
• C) the equal sharing of two electrons between adjacent atoms
• D) the bonding type present between two metal atoms

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