The following diagram shows a part of the periodic table containing first three periods in which five elements have been represented by the letters a, b, c, d and e (which are not their chemical symbols):
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2 |
13 |
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15 |
16 |
17 |
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b |
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c |
d |
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e |
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(i) Select the letter which represents an alkali metal.
(ii) Select the letter which represents a nobles gas.
(iii) Select the letter which represents a halogen.
(iv) What type of bond is formed between a and e?
(v) What type of bond is formed between d and e?