Question

c. atoms want 8 protons
d. atoms want 8 total particles

1. how do ionic bonds form?

a. sharing electrons
b. transferring electrons
c. sharing protons
d. transferring neutrons

1. what is a molecule?

a. a single atom
b. a group of bonded atoms
c. a type of ion
d. a metal element

1. how do ionic bonds form?

Explanation:

• For question 8: Ionic bonds form when one atom transfers electrons to another atom. This creates ions of opposite charges that are attracted to each other.
• For question 9: A molecule is defined as a group of bonded atoms.

Answer:

1. B. Transferring electrons
2. B. A group of bonded atoms