Ionic bonding happens when atoms move around their electrons. This results in charged particles called ions. Usually, this process occurs between metals and non-metals. Let’s look at a few examples from our everyday lives:

1. Sodium Chloride (NaCl): This is regular table salt. It forms when sodium (Na), which is a metal, gives away one electron to chlorine (Cl), which is a non-metal. Because of this exchange, we get a positively charged sodium ion ($Na^+$) and a negatively charged chloride ion ($Cl^-$). These ions stick together to create ionic bonds.

2. Magnesium Oxide (MgO): In this case, magnesium (Mg) gives away two electrons to oxygen (O). This creates a magnesium ion ($Mg^{2+}$) and an oxide ion ($O^{2-}$). This shows how stable ionic compounds can be.

3. Calcium Fluoride (CaF₂): Here, calcium (Ca) gives away two electrons to two fluorine (F) atoms. From this, we get one $Ca^{2+}$ ion and two $F^-$ ions.

These examples show how important ionic bonds are in creating many of the compounds we use every day!