Ionic Bonding

Ionic Bonding

Ionic Bonding occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another. As a result both atoms get stable electronic structures/ arrangements (a full outer shell)

The atom that gains electrons gains a negative charge, however the atom that loses electrons gains a positive charge because it now has more protons than electrons.

Ionic bonding always takes place between a metal element and a non-metal element. A metal element has atoms that have a small number of electrons in their outer shell: these are transferred away to the non-metal meaning that the metal…