An ELECTROVALENT (ionic) bond is formed when:
- Electrons are shared
- No bonding occurs
- Hydrogen bridges are formed
- One atom TRANSFERS electrons to another
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Correct answer: D. One atom TRANSFERS electrons to another
In ionic bonding, a metal atom transfers one or more electrons to a non-metal atom, forming a cation and anion which then attract electrostatically. Example: NaCl, MgO.