Question

Choose the correct answer.

Attractive force that holds atoms or ions together to form molecules or compounds are called __

• A. Ionic bonds
• B. Covalent bonds
• C. Chemical bonds
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Chemical bonds

The explanation for the correct option -

Option (C) Chemical bond - Attractive force that holds atoms or ions together to form molecules or compounds are called chemical bonds.

The explanation for the incorrect option -

Option (A) Ionic bond

• Ionic bond -The attractive force between oppositely charged ions that holds the ions together is called an ionic bond or electrovalent bond.
• Example - Sodium chloride $\left(\mathrm{NaCl}\right)$

Option (B) Covalent bonds

• Covalent bonds - When two atoms share electrons, they form a bond called a covalent bond.
• Example - Formation of chlorine molecule $\left({\mathrm{Cl}}_2\right)$by two atoms of chlorine.

Option (D) None of these

Therefore, Option (C) i.e.Chemical bond is the correct answer.