Question

In the formation of compound XYz atom X gives one electron to each atom of Y. What is the nature of the bond? Give two properties of XYz.

Answer 1

If X gives electron it is an electropositive element and Y is an electronegative element.Hence, the bond between the atoms is an ionic bond.
The two properties of XY2 are
(i) They conduct electricity in molten or fused state
(ii) The are generally crystalline in nature.