NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What process is represented by the equation "M+(g) + X- (g) → MX(s)" ?
Options
- AFormation of a positive ion
- BFormation of a negative ion
- CFormation of a covalent bond
- DFormation of an ionic compound
Correct answer
D. Formation of an ionic compound
Step-by-step solution
The equation "M+(g) + X- (g) → MX(s)" represents the formation of an ionic compound from a positive ion and a negative ion.