Question 9
Chemical BondingThe diagram above represents an atom that can combine with chlorine to form
- A.a covalent bond
- B.an electrovalent bond
- C.a hydrogen bond
- D.a co-ordinate bond.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (an electrovalent bond)
Explanation
The atom shown has only two electrons in its outermost shell, so it is a metal that easily loses them. A metal losing electrons to chlorine forms ions, which is an electrovalent (ionic) bond.