Which of the following situations best describes an ionic bond? Two atoms each give up an electron, and an electrostatic force attracts them. One atom gains an electron while the other atom loses an electron, and an electrostatic force attracts them. One atom gains an electron while the other atom loses an electron, and an electrostatic force repels them. Two atoms gain electrons and an electrostatic force attracts them.

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Which of the following situations best describes an ionic bond?

Two atoms each give up an electron, and an electrostatic force attracts them.
One atom gains an electron while the other atom loses an electron, and an
electrostatic force attracts them.
One atom gains an electron while the other atom loses an electron, and an
electrostatic force repels them.
Two atoms gain electrons and an electrostatic force attracts them.

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One atom receives an electron and the other atom loses an electron and is attracted by an electrostatic force.