What Are Ionic Bonds Worksheet. Sometimes an element will give an electron to another so that both can reach stable configurations. Draw arrows to show where the outer electrons will go during a chemical reaction, then draw the resulting compound.
X= any element in the group.
Ionic bonds: An ionic bond is formed when an electron is essentially transferred from one atom of a pair to the other creating ions.
To better understand why and how ions — atoms that have a charge due to the loss or gain of electrons — are formed, you can study what happens during the chemical reaction to create salt. Ionic bonds are bonds formed between a metal and a non-metal. Sometimes an element will give an electron to another so that both can reach stable configurations.