The type of bond formed through the electrostatic attraction of charged ions is called an ionic bond. Ionic bonds occur when one atom transfers electrons to another, resulting in the formation of oppositely charged ions. This transfer creates a strong electrostatic force that holds the ions together, resulting in a compound. Ionic bonding is commonly observed in salts, such as sodium chloride (table salt), where the sodium ion carries a positive charge, and the chloride ion carries a negative charge.