Question

The elements A, B and C belong to groups 1, 14, and 17 respectively of the periodic table.
(a) Which two elements will form a covalent compound?
(b) Which two elements will form an ionic compound?

Answer 1

Answer:

a . 1 and 17

b. 14and 17

Explanation:

elements of groups 1 and 17 has 1 electron to lose or gain they will form covalent compounds

Answer 2

B & C Combines to Form Covalent Compound

Explanation:

• a.) Element B Combines with C to form a covalent compound. The elements B and C belong to groups 14 and group 17 respectively, which are Non-Metals. So, when two non-metals react with each other, the sharing of electrons takes place, which results in the formation of a covalent bond.

• b.) Element A combines with element C to form an ionic compound. The Element A belonging to Group is metal whereas C is a non-metal. Therefore, when a metal combines with a non-metal, electrons are transferred from the metal to the non-metal, resulting in the formation of ionic bonding.