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What do ionic compounds form when metals combine with non-metals?
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practice
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Topic
Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic
Question
- A. Molecules
- B. Ionic bonds
- C. Ionic compounds
- D. Covalent bonds
Answer
Ionic compounds
Explanation
Ionic compounds are formed when metals react with non-metals, resulting in the transfer of electrons and the formation of oppositely charged ions.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Ionic Compounds
Students often think that ionic compounds can form between two metals or two non-metals.
Remember that ionic compounds specifically form when metals combine with non-metals.
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