What is Ionic bonding?
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Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bonding that involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another. This occurs between a metal atom (which tends to lose electrons, forming a positively charged ion) and a non-metal atom (which tends to gain electrons, forming a negatively charged ion). The oppositely charged ions are then attracted to each other, forming a bond. Ionic bonds are typically strong and result in the formation of ionic compounds.