Question

1. choose the best answer.

____ refers to any attractive force that holds atoms together in a compound.
chemical bond
ionic bond
ionization

1. choose the best answer.

____ refers to when an atom gains or loses an electron.
ionization
ionic bond
chemical bond

Explanation:

• For the first question: A chemical bond is a general term for any attractive force that holds atoms together in a compound. An ionic bond is a specific type of chemical bond (formed by the transfer of electrons), and ionization is about the process of forming ions (not about holding atoms together in a compound).
• For the second question: Ionization is the process when an atom gains or loses an electron. An ionic bond is about the electrostatic attraction between ions (formed after ionization in some cases), and a chemical bond is a broader term (not specifically about the electron - gaining/losing process).

Answer:

1. Chemical bond
2. Ionization