Question

The force of attraction between cation and anion is called _______.

Answer 1

• When cation and anion come close to each other, having opposite net electric charges they both experience a force of attraction to form a bond, this force of attraction is called an electrostatic force of attraction
• An ionic bond is a bond that is formed between cation and anion. This force of attraction holds them together as a unit.
• In Sodium chloride$\left(\mathrm{NaCl}\right)$, the force of attraction between the sodium ion and the chloride ion is the electrostatic force of attraction.

Therefore, the force of attraction between cation and anion is called electrostatic force.