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In a chemical combination, atoms combine to form molecule by ______ from a metallic atom to a non-metallic atom.

A

sharing of valence electrons

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B

transfer of valence electrons

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C

losing electrons

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gaining electrons

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Solution

The correct option is B transfer of valence electrons
In a chemical combination, atoms combine to form molecule by transfer of valence electrons from a metallic atom to a non-metallic form.

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