Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)In order for a covalent bond to form,the atomic orbitals of the atoms must overlap.
• B)The most common ions for the representative elements can be predicted based on their tendency to attain the same electron configuration of the closest noble gas.
• C)Ionization energies show a large decrease when electrons are removed from a noble gas-like configuration.
• D)Ionic compounds exist as large aggregates of positive and negative ions.