Electron Transfer

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Electron Transfer is a type of chemical reaction in which electrons from the outer shell of one atom move to the outer shell of another atom to form an Ionic Bond.

About Electron Transfer

Electron Transfer reactions usually happen between metal and non-metal atoms.

Electron Transfer happens when electrons in the outer shell of an atom have a greater force of attraction to the nucleus than electrons in the outer shell of another atom.