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CHEMISTRY
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Question
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Which of the following is an ionic bond?
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H3N
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CaCl2
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NO2
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SCl
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Therefore CaCl2 is not a covalent bond but an ionic bond.
Detailed explanation-2: -Calcium chloride molecules feature two ionic bonds between the single calcium cation and the two chloride anions. The structure of calcium chloride molecules is illustrated below. It can be noted that the calcium cation holds a charge of magnitude +2 and each chloride anion holds a charge of magnitude-1.
Detailed explanation-3: -Calcium chloride consists of ionic bonds: Calcium chloride consists of 1 calcium atom and 2 chlorine atoms.
Detailed explanation-4: -Thus CsCl is an ionic compound.
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