Answer: Transfer of electrons from metal to non-metal.
- A Transfer of electrons from metal to non-metal
- B Mutual sharing of electron pairs between two non-metals
- C Delocalised metallic bonding throughout a metal lattice
- D Weak hydrogen bonding between electronegative atoms
Correct answer: A. Transfer of electrons from metal to non-metal
Explanation: Ionic bonds result from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions formed by electron transfer.
VSEPR theory predicts molecular shape from the number of bonding and lone electron pairs around the central atom.
Concept context
Understand how atoms join to form molecules. Covers ionic and covalent bonding, VSEPR theory, hybridization (sp, sp², sp³), molecular orbital theory, bond polarity, and intermolecular forces like hydrogen bonding.
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