Question

In ionic bonding Question 41 options: the electrons are shared between the atoms. the process of forming an ionic bond is highly endothermic overall. the bonding that occurs is usually between two nonmetal atoms. a noble gas configuration is formed for each element or ion. At least two of the above statements are correct.

Answer 1

Answer: In ionic bonding (a noble gas configuration is formed for each element or ion).

Explanation:

IONIC bonding, which is also called electrovalent bonding involves the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another in order to attain a noble gas electron configuration.

The noble gases or group 0 elements have a completely filled outermost shell of eight electrons. This makes them generally very stable, that is, unreactive. There is a natural drive for other atoms to attain the electron configuration of group 0 (inert gases) elements. This usually results in atoms entering into chemical combinations by losing, gaining or sharing electrons.

Ionia compound such as sodium chloride

--> have high melting points because alot of heat energy is required to break the attractive forces between the ions;

--> are hard and brittle;

--> are soluble in water;

--> conduct electricity when in solution or molten form because the ions are able to move about, that is, they are electrolytes