Question

1. compounds that form when electrons are transferred between a metallic and a nonmetallic element are ___.

metallic compounds
nonmetallic compounds
covalent compounds
ionic compounds

Explanation:

Ionic compounds form when electrons are transferred from a metallic element to a non - metallic element. Metallic compounds involve metallic bonds among metal atoms. Non - metallic compounds is a broad term and not specific to electron transfer between metal and non - metal. Covalent compounds form when electrons are shared, not transferred.

Answer:

Ionic compounds