Question

Which combination will give the strongest ionic bond?

• A. $N{a}^{+}$ and $C{l}^{-}$
• B. $M{g}^{2+}$ and $C{l}^{-}$
• C. $N{a}^{+}$ and $O^{2-}$
• D. $M{g}^{2+}$ and $O^{2-}$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Ionic bond strength depends on the force of attraction between cation and anion.