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How do ionic bonds form in binary compounds?

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Ionic bonding is the complete transfer of valence electron(s) between atoms and is a type of chemical bond that generates two oppositely charged ions. By losing those electrons, these metals can achieve noble-gas configuration and satisfy the octet rule.

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