Question

The nature of binding for a crystal with alternate and evenly spaced positive and negative ions is_______

Answer 1

Ionic bond:

• The bond that is formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, is known as an ionic bond.
• An atom on losing an electron becomes positively charged while an atom on gaining an electron becomes negatively charged.
• For example, molecules such as sodium chloride, Lithium bromide, and Potassium chloride form an ionic bond

Therefore, the nature of binding for a crystal with alternate and evenly spaced positive and negative ions is an Ionic bond.