An Ionic Bond is Formed By

Question

An ionic bond is formed by:
A)two or more positive ions combining.
B)two or more negative ions combining.
C)a positive and a negative ion attracting each other.
D)sharing of a pair of electrons.

Accepted Answer

Ionic bonds are formed between a positively charged ion (cation) and a negatively charged ion (anion) as they attract each other due to opposite charges. This results in the transfer of one or more electrons from the cation to the anion, forming a stable compound. The other choices, A and B, involve ions of the same charge which would repel each other and not form a bond. Option D refers to a covalent bond where two atoms share a pair of electrons, which is not the case in an ionic bond.