Identify an ionic bond. identify an ionic bond. neutrons are lost. protons are pooled. electrons are transferred. protons are shared. electrons are gained.

Electrons are transferred.

Explanation:

Ionic Bond is formed between Cation and an Anion. The formation of Cation takes place when an atom (mainly Metal) looses electron (s). While an Anion ois formed when an atom (mainly Non-Metal) accepts or gain electron (s).

Example:

Na + Cl → Na⁺ + Cl⁻ → NaCl

In Above reaction the valence electron of Sodium (2s¹→2s⁰ + e⁻) is transferred to the Valence Shell of Chlorine (3p⁵ + e⁻ →3p⁶) resulting in the formation of Na⁺ and Cl⁻.