These diagrams show two atoms of fluorine and an atom of magnesium. Which shows the correct steps in the formation of an ionic bond between these atoms? A. A magnesium atom accepts six electrons from the fluorine atoms → Each fluorine atom donates three of the electrons → The magnesium atom becomes a -2 ion → Each fluorine atom becomes a +1 ion
B. A magnesium atom donates two electrons to the fluorine atoms → Each fluorine atom accepts one of the electrons → The magnesium atom becomes a -2 ion → Each fluorine atom becomes a +1 ion
C. A magnesium atom accepts two electrons from the fluorine atoms → Each fluorine atom donates one of the electrons → The magnesium atom becomes a -2 ion → Each fluorine atom becomes a +1 ion
D. A magnesium atom donates two electrons to the fluorine atoms → Each fluorine atom accepts one of the electrons → The magnesium atom becomes a +2 ion → Each fluorine atom becomes a -1 ion