Question detail
Which type of bonding involves the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Key ideas in chemistry
Question
- A. Covalent bonding
- B. Ionic bonding
- C. Metallic bonding
- D. Hydrogen bonding
Answer
Ionic bonding
Explanation
Ionic bonding occurs when electrons are completely transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.
Common mistake
Confusing Electron Transfer and Sharing
Students often confuse electron transfer with electron sharing in chemical bonding, thinking they are the same process.
To fix this, remember that electron transfer involves one atom losing electrons to become a positive ion while another atom gains those electrons to become a negative ion, whereas electron sharing involves two atoms sharing pairs of electrons to form covalent bonds.
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