Question detail
How do ionic bonds form between a metal and a non-metal?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic
Question
- A. By sharing electrons
- B. By transferring electrons
- C. By forming metallic lattices
- D. By creating covalent networks
Answer
The correct option is By transferring electrons. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to compare ionic, covalent and metallic bonding without treating the three bonding models as interchangeable in the subtopic Chemical bonds.
Explanation
The correct option is By transferring electrons. By transferring electrons is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to compare ionic, covalent and metallic bonding without treating the three bonding models as interchangeable. This belongs to the subtopic Chemical bonds within Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Chemical bonds.
Common mistake
Confusing Bonding Types
Students often treat ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding as the same concept, failing to recognize their distinct characteristics.
Emphasize the differences: ionic bonding involves the transfer of electrons between metals and non-metals, covalent bonding involves sharing electron pairs between non-metals, and metallic bonding involves delocalised electrons among metal atoms.
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