Question

A, B, and C are three elements with atomic number 6, 11 and 17 respectively.i. Which of these cannot form ionic bond? Why?ii. Which of these cannot form covalent bond? Why? iii. Which of these can form ionic as well as covalent bonds?

Answer 1

element with atomic no 6 cannot form ionic bond easily because for the formation of ionic bond it must lose or gain 4 electrons .For this it requires more energy.

Element with atomic no 17 cannot form covalent bond easily because for the formation of covalent bond it must share 7 electrons which is highly impossible.

element with atomic no 11 can form both ionic and covalent bond

Answer 2

element with atomic no 6 cannot form ionic bond easily because for the formation of ionic bond it must lose or gain 4 electrons .For this it requires more energy.

Element with atomic no 17 cannot form covalent bond easily because for the formation of covalent bond it must share 7 electrons which is highly impossible.

element with atomic no 11 can form both ionic and covalent bond