Chemistry
An atom X has 2, 8, 7 electrons in its shell. It combines with Y having 1 electron in its outermost shell.
(a) What type of bond will be formed between X and Y ?
(b) Write the formula of the compound formed .
Related Questions
The element X has the electronic configuration 2, 8, 18, 8, 1. Without identifying X,
(a) predict the sign and charge on a simple ion of X.
(b) write if X will be an oxidising agent or a reducing agent and why.
In the formation of the compound XY2, an atom X gives one electron to each Y atom. What is the nature of bond in XY2 ? Draw the electron dot structure of this compound.
Explain with the help of ionic equation and electron dot structural diagram the formation of the following electrovalent compounds.
(a) NaCl
(b) MgCl2
(c) CaO
Compare :
(a) sodium atom and sodium ion
(b) chlorine atom and chloride ion
with respect to
- atomic structure
- electrical state
- chemical action
- toxicity