Below Are Two Ions (Not Drawn to Scale)

question 90

Multiple Choice

Below are two ions (not drawn to scale) .What will they do when in close proximity to one another?

• A) They will attract one another, forming an ionic compound.
• B) They will attract one another, forming a covalent bond.
• C) The sodium ion will transfer a proton to the chloride ion.
• D) The chloride ion will transfer an electron to the sodium ion.
• E) They will do nothing.

---

Definitions:

Inhospitable

Referring to environments that are harsh, difficult to live in, or unwelcoming to human settlement or certain forms of life.

Insecticide

Chemical substances used to kill or manage the population of insects, often employed in agriculture, public health, and homes.

Aerial Spraying

The application of pesticides or other chemicals from aircraft to control pests and diseases in crops or to control mosquito populations.

Target Pests

Specific undesirable organisms that pest control measures aim to reduce or eliminate.