ionicity

[aɪˈɒnɪsɪti]

ionicity Definition

the degree or extent of ionic character in a chemical bond.

Using ionicity: Examples

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  • Example

    The ionicity of the bond between sodium and chlorine is high.

  • Example

    The ionicity of the bond between hydrogen and oxygen is low.

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Summary: ionicity in Brief

Ionicity [aɪˈɒnɪsɪti] refers to the degree of ionic character in a chemical bond. It is a measure of the extent to which electrons are transferred from one atom to another. For example, the ionicity of the bond between sodium and chlorine is high.