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Why are atoms attracted to eachother in an ionic bond

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Answer:

There is a transfer of electrons between the two atoms which creates a strong bond

Step-by-step explanation:

Typically these bonds result between a metal and a nonmetal which transfer electrons, because of the transfer of electrons and opposite sigsn (+/-) between the atoms in an ionic bond they tend to form quite a strong attraction to eachother. Look up coulombic attraction for more understanding!

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