Question

For the maximum ionic character during bond formation ,_________ on cation and a __________ anion are required.

• A. low charge, high charge
• B. low charge, low charge
• C. high charge , no charge
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B low charge, low charge

For an ionic interaction, both the cation and the anion should possess low charges. If the degree of polarization is quite small, ionic bonds are formed,

Otherwise, with higher degree of polarization, covalent bonds are formed

Ionic bonds result from a redox reaction in which the atoms of an element , which (usually metal) has low ionization energy, give away some of their electrons to achieve a stable electronic configuration