1.3 Bonding Flashcards

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Define ionic bonding

A

Ionic bonding is the electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions formed by electron transfer

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What atoms does ionic bonding happen between?

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Metal and non-metal atoms bond together. Metal atoms lose electrons and form positive ions. Non-metal ions gain electrons and form negative ions.

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