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an ionic bond is a bond formed when the electron in the outermost layer of an atom is given to another atom to "complete" the octet electron configuration of the receiving atom

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A bond formed by the gain or loss of electrons from the outer electron shell?

Ionic bond


Do you need outer shell for ionic bond?

Ionic bonding is when atoms either give away or take electrons. You do not need an outer shell.


What part of an atom is involved in an ionic bond?

Its outer shell electrons. In ionic bonding, an atom loses one or more of its outer shell electrons (making it a positively charged ion) to the outer shell of another atom; making this a negatively charged ion.


What kind of chemical bond is formed when atoms gain or lose electron?

Ionic bonding is when one atom gives up 1 or more electrons from its outer shell to another atom's outer shell.


Which bond forms by sharing electrons in the outermost shell?

The sharing of electrons between atoms forms a covalent bond. If electrons are donated from one atom to another to form a bond this would be an ionic bond.


A bond that occurs when an atom transfers an electron to another atom is called a?

Ionic bond


What bond would magnesium and nitrogen make?

Magnesium and nitrogen would likely form an ionic bond, resulting in magnesium nitride (Mg3N2). Magnesium, with two electrons in its outer shell, will lose these electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, while nitrogen, with five electrons in its outer shell, will gain three electrons to achieve stability. This transfer of electrons creates a bond between the two elements.


Which type of bond are electrons gained or lost?

ionic bond is formed by the complete transfer of electrons


Will Li and Na form an ionic bond?

Yes, lithium (Li) and sodium (Na) can form an ionic bond. Both elements have a tendency to lose electrons to achieve a full outer shell, which allows them to form a stable ionic bond.


What cause's and creates an ionic bond?

An ionic bond is formed when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions. The attraction between these oppositely charged ions creates the bond. This transfer of electrons occurs between atoms with significantly different electronegativities.


When an electron moves from the outer shell of one element to the outer shell of another element what kind of bond has been created?

This is an ionic bond.


How a covalent bond differs from ionic bond?

a covalent bond shares electrons while an ionic bond loses electrons. get it got it good!