shared between participating atoms
gained by the most electropositive atom
gained by the most electronegative atom
lost by both participating atoms.
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The answer is C. the most electronegative atom. Please do consider to change it.
Breaking a so-called “ionic” bond results in the formation of a cation (positive) and an anion (negative). The bonding electrons go with the more electronegative element.
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C. gained by the most electronegative atom.
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An ionic bond is formed when electrons are transferred from an electropositive atom (typically a metal) to an electronegative atom (typically a non-metal). This transfer creates oppositely charged ions that are held together by electrostatic attraction. When this bond is broken—especially in a chemical reaction or dissociation—the bonding electrons (which were essentially transferred to the non-metal during bond formation) remain with or are fully claimed by the most electronegative atom to form its stable anion.
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