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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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Question

What holds an ionic compound together?
Options
A Shared electron pairs
B Van der Waals forces
C Delocalized electrons
D Electrostatic attraction between positively charged metal ions and negatively charged non-metal ions
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The compound is held together by the electrostatic attraction between the positively charged metal ions and negatively charged non-metal ions.

Hint

The notes describe the force that holds ionic compounds together.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 849 of 1872
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