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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding Objective Question
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Why is the ionic bonding in magnesium oxide (MgO) stronger than in sodium chloride (NaCl)?
Options
A Mg2+ and O2- have higher charges than Na+ and Cl-
Correct Answer
B Sodium chloride possesses higher covalent character than MgO
C Magnesium possesses more valence electron shells than sodium
D Oxygen exhibits lower electronegativity than chlorine atoms
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The attraction is stronger in MgO because dipositive (2+) ions attract dinegative (2-) ions, and greater charge results in greater electrostatic attraction.

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Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1847 of 1872
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