The negative and positive ions are held by _________ of attraction.

negative force

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positive force

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electrostatic force

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D electrostatic force
The electrostatic force is an attractive and repulsive force between particles is caused due to their electric charges so negative and positive ions are held by the electrostatic force of attraction. This results in the formation of an ionic bond or electrovalent bond.

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