What happen in ionic bonding?

Answer 1

In ionic bonding, the atom of the metal element loses its electrons in its valence shell to attain full electronic configuration, forming a cation and gives it to the non-metal for it to attain full electronic configuration, forming an anion. Full electronic configuration (noble gas configuration) means it has no valence electrons (electrons at its last shell). The cations and anions are arranged in giant lattice structure, whereby each cation is joined with 6 other anions and vice versa.

Answer 2

Ionic Bonding in 4 steps

1) the metal atom loses its valence electrons to achieve a full valence shell

2) the metal gives the electrons to the non-metal for a full valence shell

3) the non-metal forms an ion

4) it now has a full valence shell

Answer 3

During ionic bonding, a scientific effect takes place due to the effect that atoms do not have enough electrons. It is when an atom shares or takes an electron from another atom.