Examine the statements. A - Oppositely charged ions attract. B - Atoms donate and receive electrons. C - Charges of ions balance one another. D - Anions and cations are formed. Given the statements, what is the correct order of events for the formation of an ionic compound?

An ionic compound is formed due to transfer of one or more electrons from a metal atom to a non metal atom.

During the formation of the compound, a metal atom loses electrons and forms a positively charged ion known as cation. The electrons lost by the metal atom are accepted by the non metal atom. The non metal forms a negatively charged ion known as anion.

These oppositely charged ions are attracted to each others due to the electrostatic forces of attractions. As a result, an ionic bond is formed.

Based on the above discussion, the correct order of events is given below.

B - Atoms donate and receive electrons.

D - Anions and cations are formed.

A - Oppositely charged ions attract.

C - Charges of ions balance one another.