Which statement best describes how an ionic bond forms? a. the transfer of electrons forms strong bonds between ions. b. the sharing of electrons forms strong bonds between ions. c. the transfer of electrons results in attractive forces between molecules. d. the sharing of electrons results in attractive forces between molecules.

The correct answer is Option A.

Explanation:

An ionic compound is defined as the compound which is formed when electron gets transferred from one atom to another atom. These are usually formed when a metal reacts with a non-metal or a metal reacts with a polyatomic ion or a reaction between two polyatomic ions takes place.

In these compounds, oppositely charged ions are attracted towards each other to form a compound. This electrostatic attraction results in the formation of strong bonds between the ions.

For Example: NaCl is an ionic compound which is formed by the electrostatic attraction between ions

Hence, the correct answer is Option A.

since the atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus, as we move to the left on the periodic table, the electrostatic pull between the nucleus and the valence electron shell decreases. as we move down a group (vertical column), the valence shell energy level gets further and further from the nucleus.