Ionic Bond

Imagine trying to fit the right puzzle pieces together, where only specific shapes can connect to complete the picture. This is similar to how ionic bonds work, where oppositely charged ions are like puzzle pieces that naturally attract and fit together due to their complementary charges. Just as a puzzle piece with a protruding tab needs a piece with a matching indentation to connect, a positively charged ion (like a sodium ion) is drawn to a negatively charged ion (like a chloride ion), forming a stable ionic bond as they come together to "complete the picture."

Real World Example Illustration