In the formation of compound XY2 , atorix X gives one electron to each

1.	In the formation of compound XY2 , atorix X gives one electron to each Y atom. What is the nature of bond to XY2 ? Give four properties of XY2 .
Answer» The bond in XY₂ is ionic. Properties: (i) It is hard and brittle. (ii) It is soluble in water. (iii) It has high melting and boiling point. (iv) It does not conduct electric current in the solid state but conducts electric current in the molten or dissolved state.

In the formation of compound XY2 , atorix X gives one electron to each Y atom. What is the nature of bond to XY2 ? Give four properties of XY2 .

Answer»

The bond in XY₂ is ionic.

Properties:

(i) It is hard and brittle.

(ii) It is soluble in water.

(iii) It has high melting and boiling point.

(iv) It does not conduct electric current in the solid state but conducts electric current in the molten or dissolved state.