Arrange the following atomic numbers in the decreasing order of ease of formation of ionic compounds with a metal ‘M’.
(A) 8
(B) 7
(C) 17
(D) 9
DBAC
CABD
CDAB
CBDA
Explanation for correct option:
So, the correct order is CDAB.
Hence, the correct option is (C).
A metal forms ionic compounds with the following non-metals.
(A) Bromine
(B) Oxygen
(C) Iodine
(D) Fluorine
(E) Sulphur
Arrange these non-metals in the decreasing order of the strength of the ionic bonds.