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What is meant by ionic bonding​

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Linkage formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions in a chemical compound. Such a bond forms when the valence (outermost) electrons of one atom are transferred permanently to another atom. ... Sodium chloride exhibits ionic bonding.

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The ionic bond is the electrostatic force of attraction between a positively charged metal ion and a negatively charged non-metal ion. Metals form positive ions because they lose electrons to become stable. ... Non-metals form negative ions because they gain electrons to become stable.

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