Atom X gains one electron, and Atom Y loses one. As a result, Atom X becomes __________ charged, Atom Y becomes __________ charged, and a(n) __________ bond can form.

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When an atom gains an electron, it becomes negatively charged, and when an atom loses an electron, it becomes positively charged. The transfer of electrons and the resulting opposite charges lead to the formation of an ionic bond.

Atom X Gains One Electron, and Atom Y Loses One