Fill in the blanks with the correct choice given in brackets. In an ionic compound, the bond is formed due _________ to of electrons. [sharing / transfer]
Ionic compounds are ionic compounds that are held together by ionic bonds. In order to achieve their nearest noble gas configuration, elements can gain or lose electrons. The formation of ions for the completion of the octet (either by gaining or losing electrons) aids in their stability. Therefore, transfer of electrons takes place. Metals lose electrons to complete their octet in a reaction between metals and non-metals, while non-metals gain electrons to complete their octet. Ionic compounds are formed when metals and nonmetals react.
