The individual particles in an ionic solid are held together as a result of
A) electron transfer between adjacent molecules.
B) electron sharing between adjacent atoms.
C) the attraction of polar molecules.
D) a sea of freely moving electrons.

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Ionic compounds form when electrons are transferred between elements, resulting in positively and negatively charged ions. These oppositely charged ions are held together by electrostatic attraction, also known as ionic bonding. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer as it describes the electron transfer between adjacent molecules in an ionic solid. Choices B, C, and D do not accurately describe the bonding in an ionic solid.

The Individual Particles in an Ionic Solid Are Held Together