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What are the conditions for the formation of an electrovalent bond ?

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The conditions for the formation of an electrovalent bond are:

  1. Low ionisation potential — If the ionisation potential of a particular atom is low, it will lose electron(s) easily, i.e., a cation is formed easily.
  2. High electron affinity — If the electron affinity value is high, anion will be formed easily.
  3. Large electronegativity difference — If the difference in the electronegativities of two elements is higher, then the transfer of electrons will be easier.

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