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State whether the following statement is True or False:
Ionic bond involves an electrostatic force of attraction between the positive and negative ions which is stronger than the force of attraction between atoms in a covalent bond.

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Solution

The correct option is A True
An ionic bond is formed between a positive and negative ion by the complete transfer of an electron between the two atoms. This is also called an electrostatic bond as there is a strong electrostatic force of attraction between the atoms. They form a lattice structure which is hard to break. However, covalent bonds have Van der Waals forces between their atoms which are weaker than ionic forces.

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