If Electrons are Gained or Lost in the Formation of a Bond

Question

If electrons are gained or lost in the formation of a bond, the bond is a(n) ________ bond.
A) ionic
B) covalent
C) hydrogen
D) nonpolar
E) intermediate

Accepted Answer

Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of positively and negatively charged ions that are held together by electrostatic forces.