What is(are) the driving force(s) for formation of an ionic compound from its elements?
A) A large amount of heat is released when two oppositely charged ions come together to form a crystal lattice.
B) Both elements in the compound attain a stable Noble gas electronic configuration through a complete transfer of electrons from the metal to the nonmetal.
C) Both elements in the compound attain a stable Noble gas electronic configuration through sharing of electrons.
D) Both a and b
E) Both a and c
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