Section 1
The Ionic Bond
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Ionic Bonding and Electron Transfer
An ionic bond results from the transfer of an electron from a metal atom to a non-metal atom.
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Lattice Energy
Lattice energy is a measure of the bond strength in an ionic compound.
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Formulas of Ionic Compounds
Ionic formulas must satisfy the noble gas configurations for the constituent ions and the product compound must be electrically neutral.
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Ionic vs Covalent Bond Character
Ionic bonds can have some covalent character.