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JAMB Chemistry 1999 Question 13

Question 13

Periodic Table

Use the table above (part of the periodic table) to answer this question. The element that is likely to participate in covalent rather than ionic bonding is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.Z
  2. B.Y
  3. C.X
  4. D.W
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Answer: C (X)

Explanation

X is in Group IV; with four outer electrons it shares electrons rather than gaining or losing four, so it forms covalent bonds. W (Group I) and Y (Group VII) form ions and Z is a noble gas.