Which best describes why NH4+ can form an ionic bond with Cl–? Its outermost shell gains one or more electrons from Cl–.
Its positive charge is attracted to the negative charge of Cl–.
It has a negative charge that is spread over the entire ion.
It has a nitrogen atom that is strongly attracted to Cl–.

Which statement correctly describes the phosphate ion, ? it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom.