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Standard X
Chemistry
Ionic Compounds
What type of ...
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What type of compounds are usually formed between metals and non- metals?


A

Covalent compound

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Ionic compound

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Metallic compound

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B

Ionic compound


Ionic compounds are formed between metals and non-metals. The metals have a tendency to lose their valence electrons. So, they combine with the non-metals which have a tendency to gain electron(s) and form ionic bonds.


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