Atoms of nonmetallic elements form covalent bonds,but they can also form ionic bonds.How is this possible?
A)This happens when one of the bonded nonmetallic elements has a strong electronegativity.
B)It happens when one of the nonmetallic elements loses an electron to become a positive ion.
C)An ionic bond results when a nonmetallic elements loses an electron to a metallic element.
D)An ionic bond results when a nonmetallic elements gains an electron from a metallic element.

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Nonmetallic elements can form ionic bonds by gaining electrons from metallic elements, resulting in the nonmetal becoming a negatively charged ion.

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