Question

what is the name of the bond between an anion and a cation?
○ non-polar covalent
○ polar covalent
○ covalent
○ ionic

Explanation:

To determine the bond between an anion (negative ion) and a cation (positive ion), we recall chemical bonding concepts:

• Non - polar covalent: Involves equal sharing of electrons between atoms of similar electronegativity, no ions involved.
• Polar covalent: Involves unequal sharing of electrons between atoms, no ions (just atoms with partial charges).
• Covalent: General term for electron - sharing bonds (between atoms, not ions).
• Ionic: Formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions (anions and cations).

Answer:

D. Ionic