The +2 calcium ion and the two -1 chloride ions attract each other and form an ionic bond and the compound calcium chloride. Lesson 4.4: Energy Levels, Electrons, and Covalent Bonding. Lesson 5.1: ...

Get ready for your exams with this BBC Bitesize GCSE Combined Science bonding, structure and the properties of matter (AQA) exam preparation guide. ... Lithium chloride is an ionic compound.