Question

Two elements X and Y have atomic number 12 and 16 respectively . what type of Bond will they form between them and why? Also give the chemical formula of the compound formed .​

Answer 1

Answer:

They will form an ionic bond.It is because element X has 2 valence electrons to lose and element Y would gain 4 electrons and there is a complete transfer of electrons from the outermost orbit of element X to the outermost orbit of Y.

compound-X2Y

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

12 and 16 atomic no.belongs to 3rd period.

that is magnesium and sulphur .

they will form ionic bond because magnesium is a metal and sulphur is nonmetal .

Explanation:

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