Which statement best identifies the predominant type of chemical bond present in…
CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding
Problem
Which statement best identifies the predominant type of chemical bond present in solid calcium chloride, CaCl₂?
(a) Polar covalent bonds between calcium and chlorine atoms
(b) Metallic bonds arising from delocalized electrons around Ca and Cl
(c) Ionic bonds between Ca2+ and Cl− ions
(d) Covalent network bonds forming an extended lattice of CaCl₂