Question

ionic bonding
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which of these best describes an ionic bond?
a force that keeps two large molecules together
an attraction that occurs between two nonmetals
a force that holds two oppositely charged ions together
an electromagnetic attraction that occurs between two metals

Explanation:

Ionic bonds form when one atom transfers electrons to another, creating positively and negatively charged ions. These oppositely charged ions are attracted to each other, which defines the ionic bond. The other options are incorrect: ionic bonds do not connect large molecules, they form between metals and nonmetals (not two nonmetals or two metals).

Answer:

a force that holds two oppositely charged ions together