Question

Which of the following claims about a binary compound in which the bonding is ionic is most likely to be scientifically valid?

A) Both elements in the compound are metals.
B) The atomic masses of the elements in the compound are relatively small.
C) There is equal sharing of electrons between the atoms of the elements in the compound.
D) The electronegativity difference between the elements in the compound is relatively large.​

Answer 1

The answer is D.

Explanation:

A: not correct: one element is a metal and the other is a non-metal.

B: not correct: Fr could be combined with Cl

C: not correct: They are transferred not shared.

D: correct: Non-metals have a higher electronegativity in comparison to the metals with a low electronegativity which results in a great change in electronegativity.

Answer 2

There is ionic bonding between Mg2+ ions and NO3− ions. Which of the following claims about a binary compound in which the bonding is ionic is most likely to be scientifically valid? Both elements in the compound are metals.