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What characterizes an ionic bond?

Updated: 9/17/2023
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An ionic bond is created when one atom gives up one or more electrons to another atom that accepts the electron(s). This creates a positive charge on the first atom and a negative charge on the second atom, which then electrically attract each other.

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