Question

. Two elements X and Y have atomic numbers 12 and 16 respectively. To which group (3)

and period of the Modern Periodic Table do these two elements belong? What type of bond will

be formed between them and why? Also give the chemical formula of the compound formed​

Answer 1

Answer:

X is in group 2, period 3. Y is in group 16, period 3.

X has metallic bonding. Y has covalent bonding.

Hence, they form ionic bonding as X is metal and Y is non metal. MgS

Answer 2

Explanation:

x belong to 2 group and y belong to 16 group.x form ionic bond and y form covalent bond

x is Mg and y is O