Question

Which of the following is correct regarding ionic compound?

• A. In an ionic compound, electron pairs are mutually shared between atoms.
• B. The ionic compounds formed as a result of the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
• C. Ionic compounds are unstable.
• D. Ionic compounds are good conductors of electricity in the solid state.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

The ionic compounds formed as a result of the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

The chemical compounds formed as a result of the transfer of electrons from one atom to another atom are called ionic compounds. Examples of ionic compounds are $NaCl,MgC{l}_2,CaO,$ etc.

Ionic compounds are formed by ions but there also exists a repulsive force between ions for like charges. Since, the electrostatic force of attraction between opposite charges is much higher, it makes the ionic compounds stable. Ionic compounds do not conduct electricity in the solid state as the electrostatic forces of attraction between ions in the solid state are very strong.