When two atoms combine by transferring electrons, it is a(n) _____ bond.
When two atoms combine by transferring electrons, it is a(n) _____ bond.
ionic bond
an ionic bond
When two atoms combine by transferring electrons, it forms an ionic bond. In this bond, one atom loses electrons (becomes a cation) while the other atom gains electrons (becomes an anion), resulting in the attraction between the oppositely charged ions.
It is a covalent bond.
It is a covalent bond.
It is a covalent bond.
covalent
They share electrons. Atoms of the same or similar electronegativity will share electrons, and two atoms of the same type will of course have the same electronegativity. Also, two atoms joined together form a molecule, not an atom.
When atoms share electrons as opposed to transferring them, the atoms are covalently bonded.
Atoms do not need to combine with two other atoms; they can exist independently. However, they often form bonds with other atoms to create molecules, which typically involves sharing or transferring electrons. The number of atoms involved in these bonds varies, depending on the elements and their chemical properties. Thus, while some molecules may consist of two or more atoms, individual atoms can exist on their own.
ionic bond