What is a bond between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Kaisha
May 10, 2017

An ionic bond.

Explanation:

Ionic bonding involves the transfer of electrons from a metal atom to a non-metal atom until the outer shells of their resultant atoms are similar to that of a noble gas.

The metals lose electrons and form cations while the non-metals accept the electrons and form anions.

These oppositely charged ions are electrostatically attracted to each other and thus form extremely strong ionic bonds.

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