Question

The electronic configurations of three elements X, Y and Z are as follows X
2, 4
Y
2, 7
Z
2, 1
(a) Which two elements will combine to form an ionic compound?
(b) Which two elements will react to form a covalent compound?
Give reasons for your choice.

Answer 1

Answer:

Y and z will combine to form ionic compound.

X and Y will form covalent compounds.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Answer:

Y and z will combine to form ionic compound.

X and Y will form covalent compounds.