Question

which statement describes a step in the formation of an ionic bond? an attraction occurs between two ions that have the same charge. a metal atom forms a cation, and a nonmetal atom forms an anion. a more electronegative atom transfers electrons to a less electronegative atom. a metal pulls electrons from another metal and produces a force of attraction.

Explanation:

Ionic bonds form when a metal atom loses electrons to become a cation and a non - metal atom gains those electrons to become an anion. Oppositely charged ions attract each other to form an ionic bond.

Answer:

A metal atom forms a cation, and a nonmetal atom forms an anion.