An element L consists of molecules.

(i) What type of bonding is present in the particles that make up L?

(ii) When L is heated with iron metal, it forms a compound FeL. What chemical term would you use to describe the change undergone by L?

(i) Covalent bonding is present in L as the bond is formed between same atoms.

(ii) On heating, Fe undergoes oxidation and loses two electron as follows :

Fe - 2^e– ⟶ Fe²⁺

Two electrons are taken up by L and it undergoes reduction