The main reaction during electrovalent bond formation is

Magnesium reacts with an element $(X)$ to form an ionic compound. If the ground state electronic configuration of $(X)$ is $1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{3},$ the simplest formula for this compound is

Use Lewis symbols to show electron transfer between the following atoms to form cations and anions:
$(a)$ $K$ and $S$
$(b)$ $Ca$ and $O$
$(c)$ $Al$ and $N$

The lattice energy of an ionic compound depends on which of the following?

Which combination forms the strongest ionic bond?

Which of the following substances is ionic in nature?