Which of the following statements is true about ionic compounds? An ionic compound is formed when one atom transfers one or more electrons to another atom forming ions. The ions then attract each other to form an ionic compound. An ionic compound is made up of ions but it is neutral overall. An ionic compound is made up of a metal and a nonmetal. All of the above

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Which of the following statements is true about ionic compounds?

An ionic compound is formed when one atom transfers one or more electrons to another atom forming ions. The ions then attract each other to form an ionic compound.
An ionic compound is made up of ions but it is neutral overall.
An ionic compound is made up of a metal and a nonmetal.
All of the above

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