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CHM 102 Group II Objective Question
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What is the observed trend in the ionic character for Group II chlorides as one moves down the group?
Options
A Ionic character decreases down the group.
B Ionic character increases down the group.
Correct Answer
C Ionic character remains constant down the group.
D Ionic character is negligible for all Group II chlorides.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 10 states, 'Ionic character in the chlorides increases down the group.'

Hint

Think about how electronegativity differences change with increasing atomic size down a group.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Group II
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1953 of 1999
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