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Cations have a positive charge e.g. M^+
Anions have a negative charge e.g. X^-
Becausethey have opposite charges they are attracted to each other, by electrostatic force.
Ther analogy is two different magnets. The north pole of one magnet is attracted to the south pole of the other magnet.
However, the two north poles will repel as will the two south poles.
So a Cation M^+ will combine with an anion X^-
M^+ + X^- = MX .
Hover the charges MUST also baloance.
So a cation of M^(2+) will need two anions of X^-
M^(2+) + 2X^- = MX2
2M^+ + X^(2-) = M2X
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∙ 12y agoIonic bonds are formed by the attraction between oppositely charge ions.
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Ions are held close together by a?
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How are ions held together in an ionic bond?
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What is the result of an ionic bond?
Two ions held together by electromagnetic forces like NaCl.
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