Chemistry · CHEMICAL BONDING AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE

Which combination of enthalpy characteristics most easily favors the formation of an electrovalent (ionic) bond between two elements?

1. A
   High ionization enthalpy and low negative electron gain enthalpy
2. B
   High ionization enthalpy and highly negative electron gain enthalpy
3. C
   Comparatively low ionization enthalpy and comparatively high negative electron gain enthalpy
4. D
   Low ionization enthalpy and low negative electron gain enthalpy