Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Compounds form when one element:

  1. Give up electrons

  2. All of these

  3. Gain electrons

  4. Share electrons
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Compounds form through chemical bonding, which includes all three mechanisms: some elements lose electrons (ionic bonding), some gain electrons (ionic bonding), and some share electrons (covalent bonding). 'All of these' correctly captures that compounds can form via any of these processes.

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