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when a metal atom transfers one or more electrons to a nonmetal a ______________ bond is formed
- covalent
- ionic
- polar covalent
- metal - nonmetal attractive force
Brief Explanations
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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