Question

By giving two examples define electrovalent bonding.

Answer 1

• Electrovalent bonds: The chemical bonds formed as a result of the transfer of electrons from one atom of an element to one atom of another element are called ionic/electrovalent bonds.
• The compound formed by the transfer of electrons is known as electrovalent compounds.
• Examples: sodium chloride ($\mathrm{NaCl}$) and magnesium chloride (${\mathrm{MgCl}}_2$).