Electron transfer
Electron transfer
An ionic bond forms when a metal reacts with a non-metal. Electrons are transferred from the metal atom to the non-metal atom, rather than shared.
Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE Chemistry 2.1.2 Ionic bonding. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.