Q.

Statement A: Electropositive atoms form cations. 

Statement B: Electronegative atoms form anions.

Statement C: Cations and anions combine to form ionic bond.

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a

A, B are correct and C is incorrect

b

All the statements A, B and C are incorrect

c

A, B are incorrect and C is correct

d

All the statements A, B and C are correct

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

If an atom lose their valency electrons to gets electropositive ions or cations.

If an atom gains electrons to get electronegative ions or anions.

In ionic bond only ions are present.  The cations and anions combines to form ionic bond.

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Statement A: Electropositive atoms form cations. Statement B: Electronegative atoms form anions.Statement C: Cations and anions combine to form ionic bond.