An element 'A' has two electrons in the outermost shell of its atom and combines with an element 'B' having seven electrons in the outermost shell, forming the compound AB2. The compound when dissolved in water, conduct electric current. Giving reasons, state the nature of the chemical bond in the compound.

An element 'A' has two electrons in the outermost shell of its atom a

1.	An element 'A' has two electrons in the outermost shell of its atom and combines with an element 'B' having seven electrons in the outermost shell, forming the compound AB2. The compound when dissolved in water, conduct electric current. Giving reasons, state the nature of the chemical bond in the compound.
Answer» An element 'A' has two electrons in the outermost shell of its atom and combines with an element 'B' having seven electrons in the outermost shell, forming the compound $A B_{2}$ . The compound when dissolved in water, conduct electric current. Giving reasons, state the nature of the chemical bond in the compound.