Question

Statement I: Ionic bond is formed by the sharing of electrons.
Statement II: Ionization energy of metal atoms is low.

• A. Only statement I is correct
• B. Only statement II is correct
• C. Both the statement are correct
• D. Both the statement are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both the statement are correct

$\bullet$ Atoms tend to complete there octet to acheive nearest noble gas configuration. In order to do so, atoms either share or transfer their electrons.
$\bullet$ Ionic bonds are formed when transfer of electrons takes place from a highly electropositive element to a highly electronegative element. While, a covalent bond is formed by the sharing of electrons.
$\bullet$ Ionization energy is the amount of energy required to remove an electron from outermost orbit of a neutral atom. Metals have a tendency to loose the electrons. So, ionization energy of metal atoms is low.
Hence, both the statements are true.