NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What determines the ease of formation of positive and negative ions in the context of ionic compound formation?
Options
- AThe atomic mass of the elements
- BThe electronegativity of the elements
- CThe number of isotopes of an element
- DThe arrangement of electrons in the atoms
Correct answer
D. The arrangement of electrons in the atoms
Step-by-step solution
The ease of formation of positive and negative ions depends on the arrangement of electrons in the atoms.