Question

ionic bonding
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which statement describes a step in the formation of an ionic bond?
an attraction occurs between two ions that have the same charge.
a metal atom forms a cation, and a nonmetal atom forms an anion.
a more electronegative atom transfers electrons to a less electronegative atom.
a metal pulls electrons from another metal and produces a force of attraction.

Explanation:

. Oppositely charged ions then attract to form the bond. The other options are incorrect: same-charge ions repel, electrons transfer to more electronegative atoms, and ionic bonds do not form between two metals.

Answer:

. Oppositely charged ions then attract to form the bond. The other options are incorrect: same-charge ions repel, electrons transfer to more electronegative atoms, and ionic bonds do not form between two metals.