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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through an electrostatic attraction between two oppositely charged ions.
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Cation: A positively charged ion that typically donates or loses electrons during bonding.
Anion: A negatively charged ion that typically accepts or gains electrons during bonding.
Covalent Bonding: Another type of chemical bonding where atoms share pairs of electrons.