What is an example of an ionic bond?

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A classic example of an ionic bond is sodium chloride (NaCl), commonly known as table salt. Sodium donates one electron to chlorine, forming Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions held together by electrostatic force.

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Other examples include magnesium oxide (MgO) and calcium fluoride (CaF₂). In each case, metals transfer electrons to non-metals, resulting in strong ionic bonds.

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