Ionic bonds
A) result from the sharing of electrons between atoms.
B) form only between polar molecules.
C) form between atoms that develop opposite charges.
D) are due to protons repelling each other.

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Ionic bonds form between atoms that form ions with opposite charges, typically a metal cation and a non-metal anion. The attraction between the opposite charges holds the ions together in the solid state. Ionic bonds do not involve the sharing of electrons, which is a characteristic of covalent bonds. Polar molecules may form through covalent bonds, but that is not relevant to the formation of ionic bonds. Protons repelling each other is not a factor in bond formation.

Ionic Bonds