Question

An ionic bond occurs between what particles? t

Answer 1

The ionic bond is that made within ions, i.e. a positive ion (cation) and a negative one (anion).

Explanation:

When an atom loses one (or more) electron, it becomes a cation, `A^{+}`. Another atom, can get an electron and becomes an anion, `B^{-}`.

Then, cause diferent sign charges have an atraction force between them, these ions remain bounded by an ionic bond between them.

`A rightarrow A^{+} + e^{-}`
`B + e^{-} rightarrow B^{-}`

`A^{+} + B^{-} rightarrow AB` (ionic bond).