In the formation of an ionic compound, electrons are shared between atoms.
a. true
b. false

Its False, because in the formation of an ionic compound, an atom gains or loses an electron.

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every chemical equation adheres to the law of conservation of mass, which states that matter cannot be created or destroyed. therefore, there must be the same number of atoms of each element on each side of a chemical equation.