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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question

Question

What are ionic solids composed of?
Options
A Covalently bonded molecules
B Oppositely charged ions: a positively charged cation and a negatively charged anion
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C Metal atoms in a sea of electrons
D Neutral atoms
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ionic compounds form crystals that are composed of oppositely charged ions: a positively charged cation and a negatively charged anion.

Hint

The notes describe ionic solids.

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