Question

What happens when an ionic bond forms?

Answer 1

Metal atoms lose electrons, and nonmetal atoms gain electrons.

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Answer 2

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 formedbetween ions with opposite charges.