Question

The compound formed by the transfer of electrons is

Answer 1

Electron transfer involves creation of ions, which bond via ionic bonds to form ionic compounds. A Familiarcompound like table salt, sodium chloride, is a classic example of an ionic compound. Electron sharing involves the sharing of electronsbetween two atoms and the creation of covalent bonds.

Answer 2

Ionic compounds are formed when there is a transfer of electron(s) from metallic atom/s to non-metallic one/s to attain stability. The atom losing one or more electrons becomes a cation—a positively charged ion.

For example, one electron is transferred from sodium to chlorine to form sodium chloride. In the process sodium loses one electron and becomes a cation whereas chlorine gains one electron and becomes the anion.

#SP J2