An electron from one atom is transferred to another atom, causing a charge imbalance. This results in an electrostaticforce of attraction between the oppositely charged ions, forming an ionic bond.
Sodium (Na)
An element with 11 protons
Sodium has 11 protons
Ionic Bond Formation
1. Sodium loses an electron and becomes a positive ion (Na+)
2. Chlorine gains the electron and becomes a negative ion (Cl-)
3. There is an electrostatic force of attraction between the oppositely charged ions = an ionic bond
