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An ionic bond is formed through the transfer of electrons from a metal atom to a non-metal atom, resulting in oppositely charged ions that attract each other. For example, in sodium chloride (NaCl), sodium loses an electron to become Na⁺, while chlorine gains an electron to become Cl⁻, leading to the formation of the compound. Key characteristics of ionic compounds include being solid at room temperature, having high melting and boiling points, and forming crystal lattice structures.
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