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nenivikky

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Calcite and halite are both held together by ionic bonds. Calcite has a +2 charge and halite a +1. Which is stronger?
 
  A) halite
  B) calcite
  C) they are equally strong
  D) they are equally weak

Question 2

One mineral is held together by ionic bonds and the other by covalent bonds. Which is stronger?
 
  A) The one held together by covalent bonds is stronger.
  B) They are equally weak.
  C) The one held together by ionic bonds is stronger.
  D) They are equally strong.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A




nenivikky

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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