Question

Which of these pairs would form ionic bonds and why?

a)Mg, O
b)Zn, Cl
c)C, F
d)H, F

Answer 1

When you have a positive atom bonding with a negatively charged atom, you tend to form an ionic bond. It is usually between a metal cation and a nonmetal anion.

Answer 2

But do not think that they are only between metals and non-metals. They can be between more complex type non-metal atoms, such as poly-atoms.

Answer 3

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