Which of the following conditions most strongly favors the formation of an ionic bond between two elements?

A) High ionization energy of the metal and low electron affinity of the nonmetal

B) Low ionization energy of the metal and high electron affinity of the nonmetal

C) High electronegativity of the metal and low ionization energy of the nonmetal

D) Equal electronegativity between the two atoms accompanied by valence electron sharing

Ionic bonds Knowledge-Based Practice

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