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Ionic Bonding

Definition: Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bonding that involves the transfer of electrons between atoms, resulting in the formation of ions and the attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Senses:

1. Chemistry: The process of bonding between two atoms through the transfer of electrons.

Sample Sentences:

1. In sodium chloride (NaCl), the sodium atom donates an electron to the chlorine atom, forming an ionic bond.
2. The ionic bonding between calcium and oxygen atoms results in the formation of calcium oxide (CaO).
3. Many salts, such as potassium chloride (KCl) and magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄), are held together by ionic bonds.

Related Products: Check out these books on ionic bonding:

• Ionic Bonding: Concepts, Properties, and Applications
• Introduction to Chemical Bonding