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The atomic number of two elements A and B are 12 and 8 respectively. What type of a compound is formed when they combine?
The atomic number of two elements A and B are 12 and 8 respectively. What type of a compound is formed when they combine?
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The correct option is A Ionic compound
The compound formed is AB which is ionic in nature. As we know, an ionic compound is a chemical compound in which ions are held together by the ionic bonds.
The electronic configuration of two elements A and B are 2,8,2 and 2,6 respectively.
From their electronic configuration, we see that A (magnesium) is a metal and B (oxygen) is a non-metal, thereby A loses its valence electrons and forms a cation while B accepts those electrons and forms an anion. These oppositely charged ions are drawn closer due to electrostatic forces and an ionic compound (MgO) is formed.
The compound formed is AB which is ionic in nature. As we know, an ionic compound is a chemical compound in which ions are held together by the ionic bonds.
The electronic configuration of two elements A and B are 2,8,2 and 2,6 respectively.
From their electronic configuration, we see that A (magnesium) is a metal and B (oxygen) is a non-metal, thereby A loses its valence electrons and forms a cation while B accepts those electrons and forms an anion. These oppositely charged ions are drawn closer due to electrostatic forces and an ionic compound (MgO) is formed.
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