Question

1. which of the following is the best description of how electrons are transferred in an ionic bond? a metal atom loses electrons and a nonmetal atom gains electrons. a metal atom gains electrons and a nonmetal atom loses electrons. a metal and a nonmetal atom lose electrons. a metal and a nonmetal atom gain electrons.

Explanation:

In an ionic bond, metals have low electronegativity and tend to lose electrons to form cations, while non - metals have high electronegativity and gain electrons to form anions.

Answer:

A. A metal atom loses electrons and a nonmetal atom gains electrons.