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?

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19 September, 17:55

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?

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Albert Chambers · Answer 1

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.