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Choose the correct answer from the choices (a), (b), (c) and (d):
(i) The property which is characteristic of an electrovalent compound is that:
(a) it is easily vaporized
(b) it has a high melting point
(c) it is a weak electrolyte
(d) it often exists as a liquid.

(ii) When a metal atom becomes an ion:
(a) it loses electrons and is oxidised
(b) it gains electrons and is reduced
(c) it gains electrons and is oxidised
(d) it loses electrons and is reduced.

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Solution

(i) Electrovalent compounds have high melting point. Hence, the correct answer is (b).

(ii) When a metal atom becomes an ion, it loses electrons and is oxidised. Hence, the correct answer is (a).


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