The elements A, B and C belong to groups 1, 14 and 17 respectively of the periodic table.

(a) Which two elements will form a covalent compound ?

(b) Which two elements will form an ionic compound ?

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Solution

(A) Covalent compound will be formed between group 14 and group 17 elements. i.e. B and C

(B) Ionic compound will be formed by group 1 and group 17 elements. i.e. A and C

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The elements A, B and C belong to groups 1, 14 and 17 respectively of the periodic table. (a) Which two elements will form a covalent compound ? (b) Which two elements will form an ionic compound ?

(A) Covalent compound will be formed between group 14 and group 17 elements. i.e. B and C (B) Ionic compound will be formed by group 1 and group 17 elements. i.e. A and C

The elements A, B and C belong to groups 1, 14 and 17 respectively of the periodic table.

(a) Which two elements will form a covalent compound ?

(b) Which two elements will form an ionic compound ?

(A) Covalent compound will be formed between group 14 and group 17 elements. i.e. B and C

(B) Ionic compound will be formed by group 1 and group 17 elements. i.e. A and C