Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions formed by full electron transfer, typically between a metal and a non-metal with large electronegativity difference (Δχ ≳ 1.7). Characteristic of salts such as NaCl.
Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions formed by full electron transfer, typically between a metal and a non-metal with large electronegativity difference (Δχ ≳ 1.7). Characteristic of salts such as NaCl.