WAEC Chemistry 2018 Objective — Question 49

Question 49 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the following properties would not influence electrovalent bond formation?

A. electronegativity
B. electron affinity
C. ionization potential
D. catalytic abilityCorrect

Explanation

Electrovalent (ionic) bond formation depends on electronegativity, electron affinity and ionization energy — catalytic ability has no bearing on bond formation.

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