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Which of the following is the best description of how electrons are transferred in an ionic bond?

A metal atom loses electrons and a nonmetal atom gains electrons.

A metal atom gains electrons and a nonmetal atom loses electrons.

A metal and a nonmetal atom lose electrons.

A metal and a nonmetal atom gain electrons.

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P^3-

P^5-

P⁵⁺

P³⁺

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Sodium sulfide

Sodium phosphite

Trisodium phosphate

Sodium phosphide