Why do ions form after ionic bonding
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Ions are electrically charged particles formed when atoms lose or gain electrons. They have the same electronic structures as noble gases. Metal atoms form positive ions, while non-metal atoms form negative ions. The strong electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions are called ionic bonds.
Answer:
because of ions not vice versa
Explanation:
Ions create ionic bonds, not the other way around. Ions are charged species by definition. Usually, elements on the periodic table's left side will surrender their electrons to produce positively charged cations. Negatively charged anions will arise when elements on the left side gain electrons. A cation will be drawn to an anion because positive charges attract negative charges. Ionic bonds are named for this strong affinity. Then, anions and cations will organise into a substantial three-dimensional lattice of ionic bonds.
As with many chemical processes, the initial reason these elements form ions has to do with energy minimization. It is more stable for elemental sodium to give up an electron to chlorine and form an ionic connection when the two are combined than for the two to remain apart. In particular, chlorine's electron affinity (the amount of energy released by gaining an electron) plus the electrostatic association of the two ions (roughly 640 kJ/mol) are greater than sodium's first ionisation energy (the amount of energy required to remove an electron—496 kJ/mol). Overall, this reaction results in a 494 kJ/mol energy release, which is rather positive.