When one atom donates an electron to another atom, the donating atom becomes a __________ charged ion, and the receiving atom becomes a __________ charged ion. These ions are joined together by a/an ________ chemical bond.

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When an atom donates an electron to another atom, it loses a negative charge and becomes positively charged, while the receiving atom gains an electron and becomes negatively charged. Therefore, the donating atom becomes a positively charged ion, and the receiving atom becomes a negatively charged ion. This type of bond is called an ionic bond. Choice A is the only option that correctly describes this process.

When One Atom Donates an Electron to Another Atom, the Donating