When electrons are transferred from one atom to another, and the two atoms unite as a result of the opposite charges, a(n) ________ is formed.
A) ion
B) molecule
C) hydrogen bond
D) ionic bond
E) covalent bond

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When electrons are transferred from one atom to another, and the two atoms unite as a result of the opposite charges, an ionic bond is formed. A molecule is formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms rather than the transfer of electrons. A hydrogen bond is a weak electrostatic attraction between positively charged hydrogen atoms and negatively charged atoms nearby. Covalent bonds are formed when atoms share electrons.

When Electrons Are Transferred from One Atom to Another, and the Two