Which of the following best explains what happens in an ionic bond? a. An electron (or electrons) from a metal are transfered to the non-metal atom.
b. The bonded electrons are equally shared between the atoms.
c. electron (or electrons) are not shared by the atoms.
d. The bonded electrons spend time going back and forth between atoms.

The answer for #3 is c but i don't know why

Which of the following observations indicates that there is a small, dense, positively charged part in the center of an atom? some uncharged particles are scattered by a gold foil. all uncharged particles are attracted towards a gold foil. all positively charged particles pass straight through a gold foil. some positively charged particles bounce back from a gold foil.

Ageochemist examines a piece of metal that he found in the soil. he performs tests to identify the metal from its density, electrical conductivity, and melting point. which statement best describes his investigation? a. he is determining physical properties that are sufficient to identify the metal.b. he is determining chemical properties that are sufficient to identify the metal.c. he is determining physical properties that are insufficient to identify the metal.d. he is determining chemical properties that are insufficient to identify the metal.