| Date | May 2009 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 09M.1.sl.TZ1.13 |
| Level | SL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ1 |
| Command term | Identify | Question number | 13 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which is the best description of ionic bonding?
A. The electrostatic attraction between positively charged nuclei and an electron pair
B. The electrostatic attraction between positive ions and delocalized negative ions
C. The electrostatic attraction between positive ions and delocalized electrons
D. The electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
Markscheme
D
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