What changes are observed in atoms undergoing ionic bonding?

1.	What changes are observed in atoms undergoing ionic bonding?
Answer» Due to the electron transfer the following changes occurs – (i) Both the atoms acquire stable noble gas configuration. (ii) The atom that loses electrons becomes +vely charged called cation whereas that gains electrons becomes –vely charged called anion. (iii) Cation and anion are held together by the coulombic forces of attraction to form an ionic bond.

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Due to the electron transfer the following changes occurs –

(i) Both the atoms acquire stable noble gas configuration.

(ii) The atom that loses electrons becomes +vely charged called cation whereas that gains electrons becomes –vely charged called anion.

(iii) Cation and anion are held together by the coulombic forces of attraction to form an ionic bond.

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