Which type of bond is characterized by electrical attraction between oppositely charged ions?

The type of bond characterized by electrical attraction between oppositely charged ions is the ionic bond. In ionic bonding, one atom donates electrons to another, leading to the formation of positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions). The resultant attraction between these oppositely charged ions creates a strong ionic bond. This process is typically observed between metals and nonmetals, where the metal loses electrons and becomes positively charged, while the nonmetal gains electrons and becomes negatively charged.

In contrast, metallic bonds involve the pooling of electrons among a lattice of metal atoms, resulting in conductivity and malleability, but they do not involve the attraction between charged ions. Covalent bonds are formed when two atoms share electrons rather than transferring them, and hydrogen bonds are relatively weak attractions that occur when hydrogen is covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom, such as oxygen or nitrogen. Each of these other bond types functions differently than an ionic bond, which is specifically defined by the attraction of charged ions.