Question

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

• A. metalloids
• B. metallic oxide
• 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 a metal atom to non-metals in order to satisfy the octet rule. 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.