Question detail
What occurs during ionic bonding?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Key ideas in chemistry
Question
- A. Electrons are shared between atoms.
- B. Electrons are transferred from one atom to another.
- C. Atoms are held together by delocalised electrons.
- D. Atoms form covalent bonds.
Answer
The correct option is Electrons are transferred from one atom to another.. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain that atoms can bond by transferring electrons from one atom to another in the subtopic Universal chemistry ideas.
Explanation
The correct option is Electrons are transferred from one atom to another.. Electrons are transferred from one atom to another. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain that atoms can bond by transferring electrons from one atom to another. This belongs to the subtopic Universal chemistry ideas within Key ideas in chemistry, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Universal chemistry ideas.
Common mistake
Confusing Bonding Types
Students often confuse electron transfer in ionic bonding with electron sharing in covalent bonding.
To fix this, remember that ionic bonding involves one atom transferring electrons to another, while covalent bonding involves atoms sharing electrons.
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