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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question

Question

What is a giant ionic lattice?
Options
A An ordered array of points describing the arrangement of particles that form a crystal
Correct Answer
B A single row of ions
C A random arrangement of ions
D A gaseous arrangement of ions
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In ionic compounds, ions are surrounded on all sides by oppositely charged ions forming a giant ionic lattice, which is an ordered array of points describing the arrangement of particles that form a crystal.

Hint

The notes define this as an ordered array of points.

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