Which statement best describes ionic bonding?

A.     It is the electrostatic attraction between positive ions and delocalized electrons and occurs by the transfer of electrons.

B.     It is the electrostatic attraction between positive ions and negative ions and occurs by the transfer of electrons.

C.     It is the electrostatic attraction between positive ions and negative ions and occurs by the sharing of electrons.

D.     It is the electrostatic attraction between positive nuclei and electrons and occurs by the sharing of electrons.

B