ionic bond
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A chemical bond formed when one atom transfers an electron to another, creating oppositely charged ions that attract each other.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Table salt forms through an _____ between sodium and chlorine."
Answer: ionic bond
In your own words, what does "ionic bond" mean?
A chemical bond formed when one atom transfers an electron to another, creating oppositely charged ions that attract each other.
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