NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What process is represented by the equation "M(g) → M+(g) + e-"?
Options
- AFormation of a positive ion
- BFormation of a negative ion
- CFormation of a covalent bond
- DFormation of a diatomic molecule
Correct answer
A. Formation of a positive ion
Step-by-step solution
The equation "M(g) → M+(g) + e-" represents the formation of a positive ion by removing an electron from a neutral atom.