An atom X has 2,8,7 electrons in its shell. It combines with Y having 1 electron in its outermost shell.

(a) What type of bond will be formed between X and Y ?

(b) Write the formula of the compound formed.

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Solution

It is nothing but electron configuration of the Chlorine.
a) It forms an ionic bond.
b) YX is the formula of this compound.

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An atom X has 2,8,7 electrons in its shell. It combines with Y having 1 electron in its outermost shell. (a) What type of bond will be formed between X and Y ? (b) Write the formula of the compound formed.

It is nothing but electron configuration of the Chlorine. a) It forms an ionic bond. b) YX is the formula of this compound.

An atom X has 2,8,7 electrons in its shell. It combines with Y having 1 electron in its outermost shell.

(a) What type of bond will be formed between X and Y ?

(b) Write the formula of the compound formed.

It is nothing but electron configuration of the Chlorine.
a) It forms an ionic bond.
b) YX is the formula of this compound.