Ionic 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 formation of an ionic bond between sodium and chlorine results in the creation of table salt.
- In an ionic bond, the electrostatic attraction between the oppositely charged ions holds the compound together.
- The ionic bond between the calcium and oxygen atoms in calcium oxide is responsible for its high melting point.
- The transfer of electrons that occurs during the formation of an ionic bond is often referred to as electron transfer.
- The ionic bond between the magnesium and oxygen atoms in magnesium oxide is a strong and stable chemical bond.