Question

so heres an easy question. an ionic bond is on type of chemical bond. what two types of atoms does it bond together?
two metal atoms
two non - metal atoms
a metal and a non - metal atom
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Explanation:

Ionic bonds form when one atom donates electrons (usually a metal, which has low ionization energy) and another atom accepts electrons (usually a non - metal, which has a high electron - affinity). Metals tend to lose electrons to form cations, and non - metals tend to gain electrons to form anions. The electrostatic attraction between these oppositely charged ions (cation and anion) is what constitutes an ionic bond. Two metal atoms would not form an ionic bond as they both tend to lose electrons. Two non - metal atoms usually form covalent bonds by sharing electrons.

Answer:

A metal and a non - metal atom.