| the electrostatic bond between two ions formed through the transfer of one or more electrons. |
| ionic bond n. A chemical bond between two ions with opposite charges, characteristic of salts. Also called electrovalent bond. |
A chemical bond in which one atom gives up an electron to another, thereby generating an electrical force that holds the atoms together.
Note: Many crystals are held together by ionic bonds.
ionic bond  (ī-ŏn'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges. Ionic bonds form when one atom gives up one or more electrons to another atom. These bonds can form between a pair of atoms or between molecules and are the type of bond found in salts. |
