Question detail
Which of the following correctly describes the nature of ionic bonding?
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MCQ
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practice
Style
Topic
Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic
Question
- A. It involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms
- B. It is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
- C. It involves delocalised electrons around metal ions
- D. It is a weak force between neutral molecules
Answer
The correct option is It is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain that strong electrostatic attractions act in all directions in an ionic lattice in the subtopic Ionic compounds.
Explanation
The correct option is It is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions. It is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain that strong electrostatic attractions act in all directions in an ionic lattice. This belongs to the subtopic Ionic compounds 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 Ionic compounds.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Electrostatic Forces
Students often think that electrostatic attractions in an ionic lattice only act in one direction.
Emphasize that electrostatic attractions act in all directions, creating a stable three-dimensional structure.
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