alleryAn ionic bond forms by
Aoverlap of orbitals
Bdonation of a lone pair
Ctransfer of electrons between atoms
Dsharing of electrons
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. transfer of electrons between atoms
Ionic bonding = complete transfer of electron(s) from a metal to a non-metal, creating ions held by electrostatic attraction.
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