Calcite and halite are both held together by ionic bonds. Calcite has a +2 charge and halite a +1. Which is stronger?
A) halite
B) calcite
C) they are equally strong
D) they are equally weak

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Calcite is stronger because the ionic bond strength increases with the charge of the ions involved. Since calcite has a +2 charge compared to halite's +1, its ionic bonds are stronger.

Calcite and Halite Are Both Held Together by Ionic Bonds