Breaking an Ionic Bond-Atom Charge & Electron Config

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When breaking an ionic bond to form a new compound, the atoms typically retain their charge and new electron configuration rather than reverting to their original state. Ions can exist independently under specific conditions, a process known as dissociation. This means that while ions can dissociate in solutions, they remain in their ionic form and can be reformed when the solution evaporates. Therefore, ionic substances maintain their ionic characteristics during these processes.
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When breaking an ionic bond in order to form a new compound, do the atoms retain their charge (new electron configuration) or revert back to their original form before creating a new bond with a new partner?

Are all ions in a bond of some type or can they exist freely on their own?
 
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Have you heard about dissociation?
 
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@Borek I hadn't, but I just looked it up and I guess ions can exist on their own under certain conditions. So I'm guessing that means that typically they revert back. Is that correct?
 
No, for most of the time ion stays itself. That's why/how ionic substances can dissociate in solutions and then get "recreated" when the solution dries out.
 
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