Physical Nature of Ionic Compounds


 
 
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Physical Nature of Ionic Compounds

Ionic or Electrovalent Bond:

A chemical bond formed by the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another is called ionic bond. Such a compound are called ionic compounds. A metal gives electrons to form cations. A non metal gains electron to form anions. It means an ionic bond is formed between a metal and a non metal.

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct :

(a) A metal gives electrons to form anions

(b) A non metal gains electron to form anions.

(c) A chemical bond formed by the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another is called ionic bond.

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

Which of the following are correct :

(a) A metal gives electrons to form cations.

(b) A non metal gains electron to form anions.

(c)  An ionic bond is formed between a metal and a non metal.

Right Option : D
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