Question 9
Chemical BondingThe atomic numbers of two elements X and Y are 12 and 16 respectively. The bond in the compound formed between the atoms of these two elements is
- A.ionic
- B.covalent
- C.neutral
- D.co-ordinate
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (ionic)
Explanation
Element 12 is magnesium, a metal that loses 2 electrons; element 16 is sulphur, a non-metal that gains 2. Electron transfer gives an ionic bond.