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An ionic bond forms between a metal and a nonmetal. Ionic bonding transfers electrons.

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Ionic compounds generally result when nonmetal atoms chemically combine with metal atoms. This occurs through the transfer of electrons from the metal to the nonmetal, creating positively charged metal cations and negatively charged nonmetal anions that are held together by electrostatic forces.

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The metal atom is likely to lose electrons ( oxidized ) , which are gained by the nonmetal ( reduced ) , forming an Ionic Compound .

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The answer is Ionic.

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Ionic compound.

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A salt, an oxide

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ionic

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Q: Which kind of compound generally results when nonmetal atoms chemically combine with metal atoms?
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