Ionic Bonding: Understanding the Basics

What is the primary characteristic of ionic bonding?

• Complete transfer of valence electrons between atoms

• Sharing of valence electrons between atoms

• Formation of covalent bonds

• Formation of metallic bonds

Which type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

• Metals and non-metals

• Non-metals and metalloids

• Metals and metalloids

• Noble gases and metals

What is the result of the electrostatic attraction in ionic compounds?

• Formation of a crystalline lattice structure

• Formation of discrete molecular units

• Formation of covalent bonds

• Formation of metallic bonds

Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?

• Due to strong bonding forces between ions

• Due to weak bonding forces between ions

• Due to the presence of covalent bonds

• Due to the presence of metallic bonds

What rule guides the formation of ionic bonds?

• Octet rule

• Duet rule

• Hund's rule

• Pauli exclusion principle