General Physics, 2nd Edition
General Physics, 2nd Edition
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780471522782
Author: Morton M. Sternheim
Publisher: WILEY
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In _ binding, one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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The positive and negatively charged ions held together by the electric forces between the two ions are known as ionic binding.

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During the molecule or crystal formation, one or more electrons from one atom are completely moved to another atom. The atom which loses the electron will become positive and the atom which accepts the electron will become negatively charged.

These positive and negatively charged ions held together by the electric forces between the two ions. This type of bonding is called ionic bonding.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the positive and negatively charged ions held together by the electric forces between the two ions are known as ionic binding.

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