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Ionic Bond Builder

Transfer electrons between a metal and a non-metal.

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Cation charge
+1
Anion charge
−1
Formula ratio
1 : 1
Bond type
Ionic (electrovalent)
Ionic bonding — electron transferCation charge: +1
e⁻ transfersalt solutionNa (1 e⁻) + Cl (needs 1)

Ionic compounds have high melting points and conduct electricity when molten or dissolved.

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