Question

1. an ionic bond is

a. attraction of an atom for its electrons.
b. attraction of atoms for electrons they share.
c. a force that holds together atoms that are oppositely charged.
d. the movement of electrons from one atom to another.

Explanation:

An ionic bond is formed when one atom donates electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of positively and negatively charged ions. These oppositely charged ions are then attracted to each other, forming an ionic bond.

• Option a: This describes electron affinity, not an ionic bond.
• Option b: This describes a covalent bond.
• Option c: This is the correct description of an ionic bond as it involves the attraction between oppositely - charged ions.
• Option d: This is the process of electron transfer (which is part of ionic bond formation) but not the definition of the bond itself.

Answer:

C. a force that holds together atoms that are oppositely charged.