alleryA chemical bond formed by complete transfer of electrons is called:
AIonic
BCovalent
CCoordinate
DMetallic
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Ionic
1. Ionic bonds form when a metal donates electrons to a non-metal.
2. The donor becomes a positive ion (cation).
3. The acceptor becomes a negative ion (anion).
4. The opposite charges attract, holding the ions together.
_Source: Selina Concise Chemistry ICSE Class 10, Ch 2 'Chemical Bonding'_
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