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What type of structure do ionic compounds form?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic

Question

A. Simple molecular structure
B. Giant covalent structure
C. Giant structure of oppositely charged ions
D. Metallic lattice structure

Answer

The correct option is Giant structure of oppositely charged ions. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to identify ionic bonding as attraction between oppositely charged ions in the subtopic Chemical bonds.

Explanation

The correct option is Giant structure of oppositely charged ions. Giant structure of oppositely charged ions is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to identify ionic bonding as attraction between oppositely charged ions. 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 Ionic Bonding

Students often think ionic bonding involves the sharing of electrons instead of the transfer of electrons between atoms.

Remember that ionic bonding is specifically the attraction between oppositely charged ions formed by the transfer of electrons from metals to non-metals.

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