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What does the cation do to the electronic charge of the anion in an ionic bond?

Options

  1. AThe cation reduces the electronic charge of the anion.
  2. BThe cation increases the electronic charge of the anion.
  3. CThe cation has no effect on the electronic charge of the anion.
  4. DThe cation repels the electronic charge of the anion.

Correct answer

B. The cation increases the electronic charge of the anion.

Step-by-step solution

The cation polarizes the anion, pulling the electronic charge toward itself and increasing the electronic charge between the two.

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