Question

What is electrovalent bond?

Answer 1

1. Electrovalent bonds are formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another. It is also known as ionic bond.
2. The bonds involve ions which are formed by either gaining or losing of electrons.
3. This type of bond is formed between metals and non-metals. The metals loses electron to form cation, while the non-metals gain electron to form an anion.
4. This bond exists between electropositive and electronegative elements.
5. For example: $\mathrm{NaCl},\mathrm{HCl},\mathrm{NaOH},\mathrm{KCl}$, etc.