Question

1. can an ionic compound ever consist of a cation - cation or anion - anion bond? explain.

Explanation:

Ionic compounds are formed by the electrostatic attraction between cations (positively - charged ions) and anions (negatively - charged ions). The fundamental nature of an ionic bond is based on the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of these oppositely - charged ions. For an ionic compound to exist, there must be a balance of charges. A cation - cation or anion - anion bond would not satisfy the charge - balance requirement for a stable compound. Cations have a positive charge, and if two cations were to form a bond, there would be an excess of positive charge. Similarly, two anions (with negative charges) would result in an excess of negative charge.

Answer:

No, an ionic compound cannot consist of a cation - cation or anion - anion bond.