This diagram covers Electron Transfer: Na → Na⁺ and Cl → Cl⁻ within Ionic Bonding for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Ionic Bonding in Bonding & Structure for GCSE Chemistry with 35 exam-style questions and 20 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 2 of 16 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.
⚡ Electron Transfer: Na → Na⁺ and Cl → Cl⁻
Figure 1: Ionic bonding — the outer electron from sodium is transferred completely to chlorine, forming Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions
Practice questions for Ionic Bonding
Which combination of elements forms an ionic compound?
Describe the structure of an ionic compound and explain why ionic compounds have high melting points. [3 marks]