This diagram covers Ionic Bonding — Electron Transfer in NaCl 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 4 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.
📐 Ionic Bonding — Electron Transfer in NaCl
Sodium loses its outer electron to chlorine. Both achieve full outer shells and become ions. The opposite charges create a strong ionic bond.
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]