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A bond formed by electron transfer between atoms.
How it works:
1. One atom donates electron(s)
2. Another atom accepts them
3. Opposite charges attract
Example: NaCl (table salt)
- Na donates 1 electron → Na⁺
- Cl accepts it → Cl⁻
How it works:
1. One atom donates electron(s)
2. Another atom accepts them
3. Opposite charges attract
Example: NaCl (table salt)
- Na donates 1 electron → Na⁺
- Cl accepts it → Cl⁻