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During the formation of an ionic compound

1) One atom losses electrons and the second gains electrons
2) Two atoms lose electrons
3) Two atoms gain electrons


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Answer:
1) One atom loses electrons and the second gains
Explanation:
An ionic bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal, the metal gives its electrons to the nonmetal so they can both have a full outer shell. So, one is losing electrons and the others gaining them.
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