Multiple Choice
Which one of the following bonds has the most ionic character?
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11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Chemical Bonds
Multiple Choice
Which type of bond is most likely to form between vanadium atoms in a pure vanadium sample?
A
Covalent bond
B
Metallic bond
C
Ionic bond
D
Hydrogen bond
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Identify the nature of the elements involved. Since the problem involves vanadium atoms in a pure sample, we are dealing with a single type of metal element.
Step 2: Recall the types of chemical bonds: covalent bonds typically form between nonmetals sharing electrons; ionic bonds form between metals and nonmetals through electron transfer; hydrogen bonds are weak interactions involving hydrogen and electronegative atoms; metallic bonds occur between metal atoms sharing a 'sea' of delocalized electrons.
Step 3: Understand that in a pure metal sample like vanadium, atoms are arranged in a lattice where valence electrons are not localized to any one atom but move freely throughout the structure.
Step 4: Recognize that this 'sea of electrons' allows metal atoms to bond together through metallic bonding, which explains properties like electrical conductivity and malleability in metals.
Step 5: Conclude that the most likely bond type between vanadium atoms in a pure sample is a metallic bond.
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