IONIC BOND (IONICALLY BOUND; IONIC BONDING)


Meaning of IONIC BOND (IONICALLY BOUND; IONIC BONDING) in English

Compare with covalent bond .An attraction between ions of opposite charge. Potassium bromide consists of potassium ions (K + ) ionically bound to bromide ions (Br - ). Unlike covalent bonds, ionic bond formation involves transfer of electrons, and ionic bonding is not directional.

General chemistry English glossary.      Английский глоссарий общей химии.