Which type of bond is primarily responsible for the formation of ionic compounds

Practice Questions

Q1
Which type of bond is primarily responsible for the formation of ionic compounds?
  1. Covalent bond
  2. Ionic bond
  3. Metallic bond
  4. Hydrogen bond

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which type of bond is primarily responsible for the formation of ionic compounds?
  • Step 1: Understand that atoms can gain or lose electrons.
  • Step 2: When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a positively charged ion (cation).
  • Step 3: When an atom gains an electron, it becomes a negatively charged ion (anion).
  • Step 4: Ionic bonds form when these oppositely charged ions attract each other.
  • Step 5: This attraction between the positive and negative ions creates an ionic compound.
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