Ionic bonds are a type of chemical bonding formed when two atoms, one positively charged and the other negatively charged, attract and hold onto each other. It's like a strong magnet pulling them together. Full definition
The alginate portion of the gel consists of polymer chains that form weak ionic bonds with one another, capturing calcium ions (added to the water) in the process. (seas.harvard.edu)
The atoms within a compound can be held together by a variety of interactions, ranging from covalent bonds to electrostatic forces in ionic bonds. (sciencedaily.com)
«In this video you'll learn the basics about Ionic Bonds. (tes.com)