what is an ionic bond

[danisjohn]

I’m trying to understand chemical bonds and came across the term “ionic bond.” Can someone explain what an ionic bond is, how it forms, and maybe give a simple example?

 

[CandyBarff]

An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed when one atom donates an electron to another, creating positively charged (cation) and negatively charged (anion) ions. These opposite charges attract, holding the ions together. Ionic bonds commonly form between metals and nonmetals, producing compounds with high melting points and crystalline structures.

 

[ShawneeBav]

When two oppositely charged ions are attracted to each other electrostatically, a chemical bond known as an ionic bond is created. It usually happens when one or more valence electrons are completely transferred from a metal atom (forming a positive cation) to a non-metal atom (forming a negative anion).

 

[Lucky]

An ionic bond is a chemical bond where one atom transfers electrons to another, creating charged ions. The positively charged ion (cation) and negatively charged ion (anion) attract each other, forming a strong bond. Commonly seen in salts like sodium chloride, ionic bonding typically occurs between metals and non-metals.

 

[albus]

Electrostatic attraction between two ions with opposite charges results in the formation of a chemical bond referred to as ionic bond. This transfer of valence electrons takes place predominantly with the involvement of a metal atom giving up one or more of its outermost electrons completely (thereby turning into a positively charged cation) and a non-metal atom gaining those electrons (thus, turning into a negatively charged anion).