Question

A group of atoms tends to gain or lose electrons as a unit, becoming an ion in the process. Describe the bond that holds these molecules together.What are these groups called? Give an example.

Answer 1

Explanation:When a positively charged ion forms a bond with a negatively charged ion, one atom donates electrons to the other, this is known as an ionic bond. The chemical molecule Sodium Chloride is an example of an ionic bond.