Ionic Bonding(1-2)

Bonding that involves a transfer of electrons is called ionic bonding.

Both atoms wish to complete their outermost energy levels

one atom gives up electrons (positive ion)&

one atom takes in electrons (negative ion)

All Ionic bonds are bonding metal to nonmetal.

Metals always donate e-Nonmetals always accept e-Metals are always written

first.The final bonded compound

must be stable with a total charge of 0