Which describes a step in the process of forming an ionic bond?

Ametal atom loses electrons and becomes a positive ion.

A metal atom gains electrons and becomes a negative ion. Anonmetal atom loses electrons and becomes a negative ion.

Anonmetal atom gains electrons and becomes a positive ion.

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Aiden Figueroa

9 January, 01:35

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Amaris Salinas · Answer 1

A metal atom loses electrons and becomes a positive ion and a non-metal atom gains electrons and becomes a negative ion.

Which describes a step in the process of forming an ionic bond?Ametal atom loses electrons and becomes a positive ion.A metal atom gains electrons and becomes a negative ion. Anonmetal atom loses electrons and becomes a negative ion.Anonmetal atom gains electrons and becomes a positive ion.