AP Chemistry· difficulty 1/5
A bond formed by the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another is
Ionic
Covalent
Hydrogen bond
Metallic
Explanation
Ionic bonds form between low-electronegativity (metal) and high-electronegativity (nonmetal) atoms — electrons transfer to create cations and anions.
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