Answer: An ionic bond forms when there is a complete transfer of valence electrons from one metal atom to a non metal atom.
Explanation: The purpose of the transfer of the valence electrons from a metal atom to a non metal atom is so that the two atoms can attain a noble gas octet or duplet structure. Since there is a loss of electron by the metal atom and gain of electron by the non metal atom, the compound formed is usually ionic. Ionic bond is also called electrovalent bond.
