Answer the following question given this paragraph: 

An ionic bond is the force of attraction that holds together positive and negative ions. It forms when atoms of a metallic element give up electrons to atoms of a nonmetallic element. The Figure below shows how this happens.


Q: What is the force of attraction that holds together positive and negative ions?

 Choices:

- electron bond

- magnetic bond

- integral bond

- ionic bond

A:
ionic bond
