Group 1 metals form compounds with group 17 nonmetals. How would you explain this form of bonding to another student?
O A. A metal atom from group 1 shares 1 valence electron with one nonmetal atom in group 17 forming a
stable covalent compound.
OB. A metal atom from group 1 shares 2 valence electrons with one nonmetal atom in group 17 forming a
stable covalent compound.
OC. A metal atom from group 1 transfers 1 valence electron to one nonmetal atom in group 17 forming a
stable ionic compound.
O D. A metal atom from group 1 transfers 2 valence electrons to a nonmetal atom in group 17 forming a
stable ionic compound.