What is an ionic bond? Give an example of one.

An ionic bond is the transfer of electrons from one atom to another to obtain a stable outer shell. This only happens between a metal and a non metal. For example, magnesium would transfer 2 electrons to an oxygen atom to create magnesium oxide.

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