Question

Metal atoms tend to give away valence electrons when they bond with nonmetal atoms. What type of bond will form between the metal and nonmetal atoms and why does this bond form?

A covalent bond will form because electrons are transferred.

An ionic bond will form because electrons are transferred.

A covalent bond will form because electrons are shared.

An ionic bond will form because electrons are shared.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct statement is  an ionic bond will form because electrons are transferred.

Explanation:

An ionic bond is formed when an element completely transfers its valence electron to another element. The element which donates the electron is known as electropositive element and the element which accepts the electrons is known as electronegative element. This bond is formed between a metal and an non-metal.

A covalent bond is formed when there is sharing of electrons between the elements forming the bond. This bond is formed between two non-metals.

Hence, the correct statement is  an ionic bond will form because electrons are transferred.

Answer 2

Answer: B) An ionic bond will form because electrons are transferred.

Explanation: