MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #1786

A student calculates the percentage of ionic character in various salts. Which pair of elements forms the most purely ionic bond in the periodic table?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #1786

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A student calculates the percentage of ionic character in various salts. Which pair of elements forms the most purely ionic bond in the periodic table?

    • A) CsF
    • B) LiF
    • C) NaF
    • D) KF

    Answer: CsF

    Explanation: The bond between Cesium and Fluorine is the most ionic due to the largest electronegativity difference; LiF is tempting but has a smaller difference.