Which of the following is an accurate description of ionic bonding?
A)Nuclei of two different atoms share electrons, and the resulting compound is tightly bonded by the very strong, induced, electronuclear bonds.
B)Atoms of two different elements share electrons and protons; the resulting compound is bonded together by the strong, binding energy of shared protons.
C)Atoms of different elements, having gained or lost electrons, form negative and positive ions that are bonded together by attractive forces between ions with opposite charges.
D)Nuclei of bonding atoms exchange electrons; the resulting ions are bonded together by the attractive forces between the negative and positive nucleons.

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Ionic bonding involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions. These ions are held together by the attractive forces between opposite charges.

Which of the Following Is an Accurate Description of Ionic