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What are ionic bonds? How do they form?
When do atoms tend to form ionic bonds?
Atoms tend to form ionic bonds when there is a large difference in electronegativity between the two atoms. For example, an atom of sodium has a much lower electronegativity than an atom of chlorine. When these two atoms come together, the chlorine atom is able to take one electron away from the sodium atom, forming an ionic bond between the two.