4 Questions
True or false: If the degree of polarization is quite small, an ionic bond is formed?
True
True or false: A compound like X+Y- will always have some degree of covalent character?
True
True or false: When two oppositely charged ions approach each other, the cation attracts electrons in the outermost shell of the anion?
True
True or false: If the degree of polarization is large, a covalent bond results?
True
Explore the concept of covalent character in ionic compounds, where even though the bond may be considered 100% ionic, there is always some degree of covalent character due to the polarization of ions. Learn about the distortion and deformation of ions and how it affects the nature of the bond.
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