Question

An element X with electronic configuration 2,8,2 ionizes to a configure of 2,8 when it combines with another element Y of configuration 2,8,7.
1. State the type of bonding formed between the two elements.
2. Write a simple ionic equation to represent the ionization of X
3. How many atom(s) of Y are needed for the combination?
4. Which of the two atoms has the higher electronegativity
5. Name one element that X could combine with in a 1 to 1 ratio.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. ionic bond
2. X+Y2= XY2
3. 2
4. Y
5. Oxygen.