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Q40 "The valence electrons determine the kindand number of bonds formed by an element".Justify.

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Ans :- Generally, If valence shell contains 1 to 3 electrons are most electromotive and lose electrons and form positive ions. So, they form ionic compounds.

If valence shell contains 4-7 electrons, they generally try to form covalent bond by sharing of electrons. If they contain 7 electrons in outermost shell, single bond is formed as in Cl2. If they contain 6 electrons in outermost shell, double bonds are formed as in O2. If they contain 5 electrons in outermost shell, triple bonds are formed as in N2.

If they contain 7 electrons in outermost shell, gain of one electron makes it negative ion. So, it can form ionic bond with the cation also as NaCl.



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