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10 January, 17:11

What happens when an ionic bond forms?

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  1. 10 January, 18:28
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    In the formation of an ionic compound, metals lose electrons and nonmetals gain electrons to achieve an octet. In this example, sodium loses one electron to empty its shell and chlorine accepts that electron to fill its shell. Ionic bonds are formed between ions with opposite charges.
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