the metal atoms give electrons to the non-metal atoms. The metal atoms become positive ions and the non-metal atoms become negative ions.

The metal ions form nodes that bind the arms of the linkers together to form a repeating ... (Image: KAIST) By making the MOF from different metal atoms and organic linkers, researchers can create ...

Atoms that share pairs of electrons form molecules ... force of attraction between the oppositely charged ions - a positively charged metal ion and a negatively charged non-metal ion.

A small piece of sodium metal is placed in a flask of chlorine gas ... The positive and negative ions attract each other and form the ionic compound sodium chloride. One calcium and two chlorine atoms ...