Ionic bond, An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed by the attraction between positive ions and negative ions., Ion, An ion is an atom or a group of atoms that has an electric charge because it has lost or gained electrons., Cation, A cation is a positively charged ion formed when an atom loses electrons., Anion, An anion is a negatively charged ion formed when an atom gains electrons., Positive charge, A positive charge happens when an atom has more protons than electrons., Negative charge, A negative charge happens when an atom has more electrons than protons.

LESSON 6: IONIC BONDING

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