Question

which of the following best describes an ionic bond? a bond formed when two atoms share electrons equally. a bond formed when one atom transfers electrons to another, creating charged ions. a bond that occurs between two atoms with identical electronegativities. a bond in which hydrogen atoms form weak interactions with other molecules.

Explanation:

An ionic bond is formed when one atom donates electrons to another atom. This results in the formation of positively - charged cations and negatively - charged anions, which are then attracted to each other. Sharing electrons equally describes a non - polar covalent bond. A bond between atoms with identical electronegativities is also a non - polar covalent bond. Hydrogen atoms forming weak interactions with other molecules describes hydrogen bonding.

Answer:

A bond formed when one atom transfers electrons to another, creating charged ions.