Question

question 5 (mandatory) (2 points)
a(n)_________ is a type of chemical bond in which a strong mutual attraction forms between ions of opposite charge.
a) hydrogen bond
b) nonpolar bond
c) polar bond
d) covalent bond
e) ionic bond

Explanation:

• A hydrogen bond is a weak electrostatic attraction between a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom (not an ionic bond).
• A nonpolar bond is a covalent bond where electrons are shared equally (not related to ion - ion attraction).
• A polar bond is a covalent bond with unequal electron sharing (not ion - ion).
• A covalent bond involves sharing electrons (not ion - ion).
• An ionic bond is formed by the strong mutual attraction between ions of opposite charge.

Answer:

e) Ionic bond