In an ionic bond
A)each atom gains electrons.
B)atoms share a pair or more of electrons.
C)oppositely charged atoms attract.
D)like-charged atoms repel.

Question

In an ionic bond
A)each atom gains electrons.
B)atoms share a pair or more of electrons.
C)oppositely charged atoms attract.
D)like-charged atoms repel.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In an ionic bond, oppositely charged atoms attract each other. This occurs when one atom loses one or more electrons and becomes positively charged, while the other atom gains the electrons and becomes negatively charged. The resulting electrostatic attraction between the ions creates the ionic bond. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because only one atom loses electrons, and the other gains them. Option B is incorrect because atoms in an ionic bond do not share electrons. Option D is incorrect because like-charged atoms repel each other, but in an ionic bond, the atoms have opposite charges.

In an Ionic Bond