Question

1. an ionic compound is

a) electrically neutral.

b) composed of anions and cations.

c) held together by ionic bonds.

d) all of the above

Explanation:

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Analyze individual statements about ionic compounds

• Statement A: Ionic compounds consist of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions in a ratio that cancels out the charges, making the overall compound electrically neutral.
• Statement B: Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons, resulting in the combination of anions (negative ions) and cations (positive ions).
• Statement C: The electrostatic attraction between these oppositely charged ions forms ionic bonds, which hold the compound together.

Evaluate the combined option

• Since statements A, B, and C are all scientifically accurate descriptions of an ionic compound, option D ("all of the above") is the correct choice.

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<mcq-option>A) electrically neutral.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>B) composed of anions and cations.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>C) held together by ionic bonds.</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>D) all of the above</mcq-correct>
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• Statement B: Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons, resulting in the combination of anions (negative ions) and cations (positive ions).
• Statement C: The electrostatic attraction between these oppositely charged ions forms ionic bonds, which hold the compound together.

Evaluate the combined option

• Since statements A, B, and C are all scientifically accurate descriptions of an ionic compound, option D ("all of the above") is the correct choice.

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<mcq-option>A) electrically neutral.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>B) composed of anions and cations.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>C) held together by ionic bonds.</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>D) all of the above</mcq-correct>
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