Which Statement About Ionic Compounds Is Incorrect

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which statement about ionic compounds is incorrect ?

• A)Ionic compounds include table salt, calcium carbonate, and sodium bicarbonate .
• B)Ionic solids dissolved in water will conduct electricity.
• C)Ionic bonds are formed between metals and nonmetals.
• D)Ionic bonds involve the sharing of electrons by metals and nonmetals.
• E)Ionic compounds are held together by attraction between positive and negative ions.

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