Question

Which of the following is correct for ionic bond formation ?
(a) High ionisation energy
(b) High electron affinity
(c) High lattice energy
(d) Energy must be absorbed

• A. a, b
• B. b, c
• C. c, d
• D. a, d

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Conditions for ionic bond formation :-
$\to$ Low $IE$ & high $EA$
$\to$ High lattice energy
$\to$ Energy must be released