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Grade 12th passPhysical Chemistry

What is an ionic bond?explain at least three conditions for its formation.​

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5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
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The Condition required for the formation of an ionic bond between two Elements are: Two elements must be of opposite charge. An element must have its less Ionisation Enthalpy(Cation). Another element must have high negative electron gain enthalpy(Anion).

Ionic bonds involve a cation and an anion. The bond is formed when an atom, typically a metal, loses an electron or electrons, and becomes a positive ion, or cation. Another atom, typically a non-metal, is able to acquire the electron(s) to become a negative ion, or anion.

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