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Chapter 5: Problem 38

What do you call the attractive force that results when a negative ion comes into contact with a positive ion?

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The attractive force that results when a negative ion (anion) comes into contact with a positive ion (cation) is called an "electrostatic force" or "ionic bond."

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Definition of ions

An ion is an atom or molecule that has an unequal number of protons and electrons, resulting in a net electrical charge. Ions can be either positively charged (called cations) or negatively charged (called anions).
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Interaction of ions

When a negatively charged ion (anion) comes into contact with a positively charged ion (cation), they are attracted to each other due to their opposite charges. This attractive force holds the ions together.
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Attractive force between ions

The attractive force that results when a negative ion comes into contact with a positive ion is called an "electrostatic force" or "ionic bond."

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