Which of the following best describes ionic bonding?

A. one atom giving up some of its electrons to another atom
B. two atoms exchanging a set of electrons
C. two atoms sharing a set of electrons
D. when two elements with same charge are held together by electrostatic forces
E. none of the above


Answer: A

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