Science, Tech, Math › Science Ionic Bond Definition Chemistry Glossary Definition of Ionic Bond Share Flipboard Email Print Diagram of electron transfer between Li and F. EliseEtc/Wikimedia Commons (CC 3.0 SA) Science Chemistry Chemical Laws Basics Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Facebook Twitter Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on January 25, 2019 Ionic Bond Definition An ionic bond is a chemical link between two atoms caused by the electrostatic force between oppositely-charged ions in an ionic compound. Examples: There is an ionic bond between the sodium and chloride ions in table salt, NaCl. Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Ionic Bond Definition." ThoughtCo, Aug. 27, 2020, thoughtco.com/definition-of-ionic-bond-604536. Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. (2020, August 27). Ionic Bond Definition. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-ionic-bond-604536 Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Ionic Bond Definition." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-ionic-bond-604536 (accessed June 7, 2023). copy citation