ionic bonding
Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bond that occurs when atoms transfer electrons from one to another, creating charged particles called ions. Typically, one atom loses electrons and becomes positively charged (cation), while another atom gains electrons and becomes negatively charged (anion). The attraction between these oppositely charged ions forms a strong bond, resulting in the creation of compounds, like table salt (sodium chloride). This process usually happens between metals and nonmetals, as metals tend to lose electrons and nonmetals tend to gain them. Ionic bonds contribute to many important properties in materials, such as high melting points and electrical conductivity when dissolved in water.
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Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bond that occurs between two atoms when one atom donates an electron to another. This typically happens between a metal and a non-metal. The metal loses an electron, becoming a positively charged ion, while the non-metal gains that electron, becoming a negatively charged ion. The opposite charges attract each other, forming a strong bond. This process results in the creation of ionic compounds, which usually have high melting and boiling points and can conduct electricity when dissolved in water. Common examples include table salt (sodium chloride).