If atoms unite by transfer of electrons, they form
A) an organic compound.
B) an ionic compound.
C) a polar molecule.
D) a covalent compound.

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When atoms unite by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, they form an ionic compound. This process typically involves a metal losing electrons to become a positively charged ion and a non-metal gaining those electrons to become a negatively charged ion, resulting in an ionic bond.

If Atoms Unite by Transfer of Electrons, They Form