Electronic configuration of an atom X is (2, 8, 7). It combines with another atom Y having electronic configuration (.., 1).
Is it soluble in water?

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X and Y have 7 and 1 electrons in their outermost shells respectively so Y loses its one electron and X gains that electron to attain noble gas configuration.
A bond generated by the transfer of electrons from one atom present in one element to another is called an Ionic bond. So, a compound formed by X and Y is ionic in nature.
Ionic compounds dissolve readily in polar solvents like water, but not in nonpolar organic solvents like Benzene, Carbon tetrachloride, or others.
Ionic compounds disintegrate into free ions when dissolved in water. Therefore, the compound formed by X and Y is soluble in water.

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Electronic configuration of an atom X is (2, 8, 7). It combines with another atom Y having electronic configuration (.., 1).Is it soluble in water?

Electronic configuration of an atom X is (2, 8, 7). It combines with another atom Y having electronic configuration (.., 1).
Is it soluble in water?