Which Statement Is False Concerning Ionic Bonds and Compounds

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which statement is false concerning ionic bonds and compounds?

• A) Ionic bonds are a result of electrostatic forces.
• B) Ionic bonds usually occur between elements with high and low electron affinities.
• C) Elements of an ionic compound usually carry the same charge.
• D) Lewis dot symbols are useful for tracking electrons.

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Definitions:

Chemical Kinetics

The branch of chemistry that studies the rates of chemical reactions and the factors that affect those rates.

Reactant Concentrations

The amounts of reactants present in a reaction mixture, affecting the rate at which a chemical reaction proceeds.

Reaction Rate

The speed at which reactants convert to products in a chemical reaction, influenced by factors like temperature and concentrations.

Reaction Rate

The speed at which a chemical reaction occurs, typically measured in terms of how fast a reactant is consumed or a product is formed.