When electrons are transferred from one atom to another, and the two atoms unite as a result of the opposite charges, a(n) is formed.

ionic compound

Explanation:

An ionic compound is formed when one element completely transfers its valence electron to another element. The element which donates the electron is known as electropositive element and forms a positively charged ion called as cation. The element which accepts the electrons is known as electronegative element and forms a negatively charged ion called as anion.

For formation of sodium chloride:

Electronic configuration of sodium:

Sodium atom will loose one electron to gain noble gas configuration and form sodium cation with +1 charge.

Electronic configuration of chlorine:

Chlorine atom will gain one electron to gain noble gas configuration and form chloride ion with -1 charge.

The cations and anions being oppositely charged attract each other through strong coloumbic forces and form an ionic compound.

the total distance that martina travels that day is

(distance from home to mom's office) plus (distance from mom's office to school)

plus (distance from school to library) plus (distance from library to friend's house)

plus (distance from friend's house to martina's house).

(we don't know what any of these distance actually is.)