Question

Which represents the formation of an ionic bond?

Answer 1

Ionic bond is formed due to transfer of electron(s) from metal to non-metal. It consists of cation(+) and an anion(-).

In NaCl , one electron from Na is transferred to 'Cl' and form NaCl. They have Na

+

and Cl

−

now.

Answer 2

Explanation:

An ionic bond is formed by the complete transfer of some electrons from one atom to another. The atom losing one or more electrons becomes a cation—a positively charged ion. The atom gaining one or more electron becomes an anion—a negatively charged ion.

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