Bilingual glossary of geology
Ionic Bond Liaison ionique
A bond between atoms formed by electrical attraction between ions of the opposite charge, and involving a transfer of electron(s). Ionic bonds are weaker than covalent bonds (adapted from: Grotzinger et al., 2007).
Themes:
Minerals
Related words:
Atom
Atomic Bond
Covalent Bond
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Themes:
Minerals
Related words:
Atom
Atomic Bond
Covalent Bond
Image: