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Cations and anions combine in a crystal to form the following type of compound
- ionic
- metallic
- covalent
- dipole-dipole
Answer
(1) ionic
Solution
∵ Cations and anions are held together in the crystal lattice by strong electrostatic (coulombic) forces of attraction.
∴ Such solids are ionic compounds (e.g. NaCl, MgO).
Answer: (1)
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2000