Q: Ionic bonds between two atoms require one metal and one what?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

Ionic bonds tend to form between atoms for which the electronegativity differences are 2.0 and above. In general, ionic bonds between two atoms require one metal and one nonmetal.

 Choices:

- liquid

- gas

- metallic

- nonmetal


A:
nonmetal