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When are ionic bonds formed?

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The Ionic bond occurs with formation of ions, which are by electrostatic attraction. Occurs between metal, which has a tendency to lose electrons, and a non-metal, which tends to receive electrons. An example of this type of link is sodium chloride (NaCl)

Na⁺ and Cl⁻

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