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question 5 (1 point) listen when a metal atom transfers one or more electrons to a nonmetal a ____________________ bond is formed 1) covalent 2) ionic 3) polar covalent 4) metal - nonmetal attractive force
Ionic bonds form when a metal atom donates one or more electrons to a non - metal atom, creating ions that are attracted to each other. Covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons, polar covalent is a type of covalent with unequal electron sharing, and "metal - nonmetal attractive force" is not the correct term for this bond type.
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