Question

1. compounds that form when electrons are transferred between a metallic and a nonmetallic element are ____.

covalent compounds
ionic compounds
nonmetallic compounds
metallic compounds

Explanation:

Ionic compounds form when electrons are transferred from a metallic element to a nonmetallic element, creating oppositely charged ions that attract each other. Covalent compounds form via electron sharing, while nonmetallic/metallic compounds do not describe this electron-transfer bonding category.

Answer:

ionic compounds