Ionic bonding

Ionic bonding occurs between a metal and a non-metal.

Electrons are transferred from the metal to the non-metal to form full outer shells.

Transfer of ions- creates charged particles called ions.

Oppositely charges ions attracted through electrostatic forces to form a giant ionic lattice.

MgCl2

The smaller the bond

distance the greater
force of attraction.
So double and triple
bonds have higher
forces of attraction and
are harder to break
apart than a single
covalent bond.