Same chapter1 markDifficulty: Easy
The bond present in sodium chloride is:
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2 marksDifficulty: Easy
Define an electrovalent bond and give one example of a compound containing it.
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Answer
An electrovalent or ionic bond is formed by the complete transfer of one or more electrons from a metal atom to a non-metal atom, producing oppositely charged ions that are held together by electrostatic attraction. Sodium chloride is an example.
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Explanation
The metal atom becomes a cation and the non-metal atom an anion, and both then have a stable outer shell.
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