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Define the ionic bond |
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Answer» Ionic or Electrovalent bond: Ionic bond is formed between the atoms of the electropositive element and electronegative element. When an electropositive element comes close to the electronegative element, the atoms of electropositive element donates electron from its outermost shell and attains the structure of nearest inert gas and becomes positively charged. The electronegative element accepts electron(s) in outermost shell and attains the electron configuration of nearest inert gas. It becomes negatively charged. These oppositely charged ions bind each other, by a strong electrostatic force known as an electrovalent bond or ionic bond. |
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