Chemistry
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?
Chemical Bonding
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(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 - 2e– ⟶ Fe2+
Two electrons are taken up by L and it undergoes reduction
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