Biological Science (6th Edition)

by Freeman, Scott; Quillin, Kim; Allison, Lizabeth; Black, Michael; Taylor, Emily; Podgorski, Greg; Carmichael Jeff

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321976495

ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 2 - Water and Carbon: The Chemical Basis of Life - Review - Page 76: 1

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When an ionic bond is formed, the valence electrons are transferred between atoms, resulting in acquiring full valence shells for both atoms involved. Electrostatic attraction exists between two oppositely charged ions.

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