NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What are the key factors influencing the formation of ionic bonds?
Options
- AAtomic number and atomic mass
- BIonization enthalpy and atomic radius
- CIonization enthalpy and electron affinity
- DIonization enthalpy and electron gain enthalpy
Correct answer
D. Ionization enthalpy and electron gain enthalpy
Step-by-step solution
The ionic bonds are more easily formed between elements with comparatively low ionization enthalpies and elements with comparatively high negative values of electron gain enthalpy.