key term - Ionic bond

Definition

An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions. It occurs when one atom donates an electron to another, leading to the formation of positive and negative ions that attract each other.

Related terms

Ion: An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more of its valence electrons, giving it a net positive or negative electrical charge.

Electronegativity:

Electronegativity is a measure of how strongly atoms attract bonding electrons to themselves.

Valence Electron:

Valence electrons are the outermost electrons of an atom, which participate in the formation of chemical bonds