Question

A compound formed due to the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal is known as a/an:

• A. metalloid
• B. alloy
• C. ionic compound
• D. covalent compound

Answer 1

The correct option is C ionic compound

Ionic compounds are formed when there is a transfer of electron(s) from metallic atom/s to non-metallic one/s to attain stability.

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.