Question

a. Identify Pand Q
b. What type of bond do they have
c. Identify "R"
d. Identify "S"
e. Do you think these all bonds are needed in our real life?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Group 1 Group 2

a) One electron in the valence shell Two electrons in the valence shell

b) Larger atomic size compared to Group 2 Smaller atomic size compared to Group 1

c) More metallic in nature Comparatively less metallic

d) Highly electropositive, readily loses electron Comparatively less electropositive

e) Oxide formula: X

2

O Oxide formula: XO

f) Chloride formula: XCl Chloride formula: XCl

2