Cambridge Secondary (7-9). Stage 9. MCE Science. Workbook - Unit 5: Chemical Bonding and Structure of Materials - Question 24

Use the words from the box to complete the paragraph.

**electrostatic forces · ionic · negatively · non-metal · transferred**

In _____ bonding, electrons are _____ from a metal atom to a _____ atom, forming positively charged ions and _____ charged ions. Strong _____ attract the oppositely charged ions to each other.