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An ionic bond describes the [[ | An ionic bond describes the [[Electrostatic|electrostatic]] force between two [[Ions|ions]] with an opposing charge. The bond forms between a positive [[Cation|cation]] and a negative [[Anions|anion]]. An ionic bond forms when an atom donates an electron (in order to acheive a more stable configuration) which causes the atom to become positively charged. A second atom can then accept the electron, again to acheive a more stable electron configuration, causing it to become negatively charged. The difference in charge between these atoms then causes them to attract.<br> | ||
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An ionic bond describes the electrostatic force between two ions with an opposing charge. The bond forms between a positive cation and a negative anion. An ionic bond forms when an atom donates an electron (in order to acheive a more stable configuration) which causes the atom to become positively charged. A second atom can then accept the electron, again to acheive a more stable electron configuration, causing it to become negatively charged. The difference in charge between these atoms then causes them to attract.