Mention the factors that influence the formation of an Ionic bond.

1.	Mention the factors that influence the formation of an Ionic bond.
Answer» Ionic bond formation mainly depends upon three factors – (i) Low ionization energy – elements with low ionization enthalpy have greater tendency to form an ionic bonds. (ii) High electron gain enthalpy – high negative value of electron gain enthalpy favours ionic bond. (iii) Lattice energy – high lattice energy value favours ionic bond formation.

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Ionic bond formation mainly depends upon three factors –

(i) Low ionization energy – elements with low ionization enthalpy have greater tendency to form an ionic bonds.

(ii) High electron gain enthalpy – high negative value of electron gain enthalpy favours ionic bond.

(iii) Lattice energy – high lattice energy value favours ionic bond formation.

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