In the formation of the compound XY2, an atom X gives one electron to

1.	In the formation of the compound XY2, an atom X gives one electron to each Y atom. What is the nature of bond in XY2 ? Give two properties of XY2.
Answer» Two electrons are transferred from X to Y. X forms positive ion and Y forms a negative ion. So the bond formed is ionic in nature. Properties of ionic compounds : a) They are hard crystals. b) They have high boiling point and melting point. c) They are soluble in water.

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

Answer»

Two electrons are transferred from X to Y. X forms positive ion and Y forms a negative ion. So the bond formed is ionic in nature.

Properties of ionic compounds :

a) They are hard crystals.

b) They have high boiling point and melting point.

c) They are soluble in water.