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Define ionic bonding

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the compleat transfere
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Step-by-step explanation:

Ionic bond

It is defined as the bond which is formed by complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another atom.

  • The atom which looses the electron is known as electropositive atom and the atom which gains the electron is known as electronegative atom. This bond is usually formed between a metal and a non-metal.
  • This bond formed between those atoms which has high electronegativity difference.

Ionic compound is formed by the complete transfer of electrons from 1 atom to another atom. The cation is formed by the loss of electrons by metals and anions are formed by gain of electrons by non metals.

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