Question

There is one covalent bond between the component atoms H

and Cl of the molecule HCl. Use this information to represent

the formation of HCl molecule from H and Cl atoms

diagramatically.​

Answer 1

According to the Question:

➼ Hydrogen (H) and Chlorine (Cl) are non metals.

➼ So they form covalent bonds.

➼ They have High Melting Point and Boiling Point due to small intermolecular force of attraction between the atoms

➼ Generally, they are poor conductors of electricity because electrons are shared between the atoms.

➼ Covalent bonds are bonds which are formed by sharing pair of electrons.

➼ Compounds formed by such bonds are called Covalent Compounds.

Ex: HCl, CH₄, NH₃, H₂O

(Diagram is given in attachment)

Atomic Numbers:

• Hydrogen = 1
• Chlorine = 17 → 2, 8, 7