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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding Objective Question
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In MgO, the ionic bonding is stronger than in NaCl because a __________ ion attracts a __________ ion.
Options
A 1+, 1-
B 2+, 2- (or Mg2+, O2-)
Correct Answer
C 3+, 3-
D +, -
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Mg2+ and O2- have higher charges than Na+ and Cl-, leading to stronger electrostatic attraction.

Hint

The ions have charges with a magnitude of 2.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 10 of 1872
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