Ionic Bonding

Definition

Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bond where one atom transfers one or more electrons to another atom, resulting in positive and negative ions which attract each other.

Related terms

Covalent Bonding: A type of chemical bond where atoms share electron pairs with each other instead of transferring them.

Metallic Bonding: A type of chemical bond found in metals where electrons are shared among many atoms leading to properties such as conductivity and malleability.

Valence Electrons:

These are electrons located in an atom's outermost shell. They participate in forming bonds with other atoms.