Read the following paragraph and answer the question. Give ONLY the answer, no other words or explanation.

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An ionic bond is the force of attraction that holds together oppositely charged ions. It forms when atoms of a metal transfer electrons to atoms of a nonmetal. When this happens, the atoms become oppositely charged ions.


Question: What bond is the force of attraction that holds together oppositely charged ions?
ionic
Ionic bond.