Ions are formed when elements lose or gain ELECTRONS
O - Oxidation I - Is L - Lost R - Reduction I - Is G - Gained
GROUP 1 Elements - Lose 1 electron = Example Na+GROUP 7 Elements - Gain 1 electron = Example Cl-
Ionic Compounds have high melting and boiling points because of strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions.
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