Which describes the type of bond formed when a group 1 element bonds with an element from group 17? a. the group 1 element transfers an electron from its outer shell to the outer shell of the group 17 element, forming an ionic bond. b. the group 1 element accepts an electron into its outer shell from the outer shell of the group 17 element, forming an ionic bond. c. the group 1 element shares an electron from its outer shell with the outer shell of the group 17 element, forming a covalent bond. d. the group 1 element transfers an electron from its outer shell to the outer shell of the group 17 element, forming a covalent bond.