ELECTROSTATIC BOND
(noun)Definitions
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Electrostatic Bond.
Electrostatic Bond - as a noun
A chemical bond in which one atom loses an electron to form a positive ion and the other atom gains an electron to form a negative ion
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electrovalent bondionic bondExample Sentences
"An electrostatic bond occurs when two atoms share electrons unequally."
"The electrostatic bond between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms in water create a polar molecule."
"Ionic compounds are held together by electrostatic bonds between oppositely charged ions."
"The strength of an electrostatic bond is determined by the difference in electronegativity between atoms."
"In a crystal structure, the lattice is held together by electrostatic bonds."
