Considering an ionic bond formation between a metal atom (M) possessing a solitary valence electron and a nonmetal atom (N) possessing seven valence electrons, which of the following statements accurately describes the electron transfer process?

• A. M gains a single electron from N.
• B. M acquires all seven electrons from N.
• C. N gains a single electron from M.
• D. Mutual cancellation occurs of the lone electron from N and the single electron from M.