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Ionic bonds form between metal atoms and nonmetal atoms.; The less electronegative atoms transfers one or more electrons to the more electronegative atom.; The metal atom forms a cation and the nonmetal atom forms an anion.; The attraction between ions with an opposite charge forms an ionic bond.

Types of Chemical Bonds

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