Definition of ionic bond
: a chemical bond formed between oppositely charged species because of their mutual electrostatic attraction
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“Ionic bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ionic%20bond. Accessed 10 May. 2021.
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The first known use of ionic bond was in 1939
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