Evaluation:
Published: 01.12.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Summaries, Notes 'Chemistry of Life', 1.
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How ionic bonds form-
An atom (or group of atoms) that gains or loses electrons has an electrical charge
Ion- a charged particle
Ionic bond- the attractive force between two ions of opposite charge
Ionic bonds are less abundant in living things than covalent molecules

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