Which shows the correct order of steps during the formation of an ionic bond?
ions are attracted to each other – electrons are transferred – an ionic compound forms
an ionic compound forms - lons are attracted to each other - electrons are transferred
electrons are transferred – lons form - lons are attracted to each other
lons form - electrons are transferred – ions are attracted to each other

Electrons are transferred → Ions form → Ions are attracted to each other

Explanation:

Option (d) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

An ionic bond is defined as the bond that is formed by transfer of electron(s) from one atom to another.

For example, Lithium has atomic number 3 and first, it will form an ion by loosing an electron.

On the other hand, chlorine has atomic number 17 and it needs one electron to form a chlorine ion. So, it will gain an electron from lithium atom.

Therefore, these ions will then get attracted towards each other resulting in the formation of lithium chloride compound.

Thus, we can conclude that the correct order of steps during the formation of an ionic bond is ions form - Electrons are transferred – Ions are attracted to each other.