Multiple choice

An ionic bond A+ B– is most likely to be formed when

  1. the ionisation energy of A is high and the electron affinity of B is low

  2. the ionisation energy of A is low and the electron affinity of B is high

  3. the ionisation energy of A and the electron affinity of B is high

  4. the ionisation energy of A and the electron affinity of B is low
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Explanation

An ionic bond A+ B– is most likely to be formed when the ionisation energy of A is low and the electron affinity of B is high.

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