Question

During formation of ionic bond,

• A. There is force of repulsion between two negative ions.
• B. There is force of repulsion between two positive ions.
• C. There is a force of attraction between positive & negative ions.
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

There is a force of attraction between positive & negative ions.

Ionic compounds are crystalline solids made up of opposite-charged ions tightly packed together. When metals react with non-metals, ionic compounds are created. The electrostatic force of attraction between the ions holds the two oppositely charged ions, the cation and the anion, together via an ionic bond.

Explanation for correct option:

(C)There is a force of attraction between positive & negative ions.

When the valence (outermost) electrons of one atom are permanently transferred to another atom, an ionic bond is formed. The atom that loses electrons forms a positively charged ion (cation), whereas the atom that acquires electrons becomes a negatively charged ion (anion) (anion). These oppositely charged ions attract each other.

Therefore, the correct option is (C).