What Causes Electrons to Move in Ionic Bonding?

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The movement of electrons in ionic bonding is driven by energy changes associated with ionization energy and electron affinity. When an atom gains energy, it can lose electrons, resulting in a positively charged ion, while an atom that gains electrons typically experiences a decrease in energy, forming a negatively charged ion. This charge difference leads to electrostatic attraction between the ions, solidifying the ionic bond. Understanding these energy dynamics is crucial for grasping the fundamentals of ionic bonding.

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Hey all,
So i am aware that ionic bonding is the giving/recieving of electrons between atoms to form a compound.
My question is what is it that makes the electron "move" from one atom to the other, I know that once the electron has moved the atom it came from becomes positively charged and the atom it goes to becomes negatively charged and then they have an electrostatic attraction.

Thanks
 
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Johnahh said:
Hey all,
So i am aware that ionic bonding is the giving/recieving of electrons between atoms to form a compound.
My question is what is it that makes the electron "move" from one atom to the other, I know that once the electron has moved the atom it came from becomes positively charged and the atom it goes to becomes negatively charged and then they have an electrostatic attraction.

Thanks

Hii Johnahh ,

An atom gains energy by which it gives or looses electrons. That energy is IONIZATION ENERGY. An atom which gains electrons looses energy if it has energy at its peak. That is ELECTRON AFFINITY.

Everywhere is the role of energy.
 

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