Electrostatic Bond (Noun)
Meaning
A chemical bond in which one atom loses an electron to form a positive ion and the other atom gains an electron to form a negative ion.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The electrostatic bond is typically strong and stable due to the attraction between the oppositely charged ions.
- In ionic compounds, electrostatic bonds play a crucial role in holding the ions together.
- The formation of an electrostatic bond involves the transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another.
- Electrostatic bonds are responsible for the high melting and boiling points of many ionic compounds.
- The strength of an electrostatic bond depends on the magnitude of the charges on the ions and the distance between them.