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Question

Considering an ionic bond formation between a metal atom (M) possessing a solitary valence electron and a nonmetal atom (N) possessing seven valence electrons, which of the following statements accurately describes the electron transfer process?

Accepted Answer

N gains a single electron from M.

Answer

M gains a single electron from N.

Answer

M acquires all seven electrons from N.

Answer

Mutual cancellation occurs of the lone electron from N and the single electron from M.