Which shows the correct order of steps during the formation of an ionic bond?

Ions are attracted to each other → Electrons are transferred → An ionic compound forms

An ionic compound forms → Ions are attracted to each other → Electrons are transferred

Electrons are transferred → Ions form → Ions are attracted to each other

Ions form → Electrons are transferred → Ions are attracted to each other

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Kaden Mosley

23 May, 13:56

Which shows the correct order of steps during the formation of an ionic bond?

Ions are attracted to each other → Electrons are transferred → An ionic compound forms

An ionic compound forms → Ions are attracted to each other → Electrons are transferred

Electrons are transferred → Ions form → Ions are attracted to each other

Ions form → Electrons are transferred → Ions are attracted to each other

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Nora Marquez · Answer 1

Electrons are transferred → Ions form → Ions are attracted to each other

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Genevieve Ho · Answer 2

Electrons are transferred → Ions form → Ions are attracted to each other

Explanation:

In the ionic bonds, the electrons are transferred.

The process of forming an ionic bond:

Atoms or molecules exist in nature as neutral.

When such neutral atoms are mixed. One atom extracts the electron from other to form a nearest inert configuration. Now they lose the neutrality. They form oppositely charged ions. Now these ions are attracted towards each other forming ionic bond.