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An ELECTROVALENT (ionic) bond is formed when:

AElectrons are shared
BNo bonding occurs
CHydrogen bridges are formed
DOne atom TRANSFERS electrons to another
Answer & Solution
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.
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