There are three elements X, Y and Z having atomic numbers of 6, 16 and 19 respectively. Based on this information, Het has been asked to answer the following questions: Which two elements will form ionic bonds? Why?

There are three elements X, Y and Z having atomic numbers of 6, 16 and

1.	There are three elements X, Y and Z having atomic numbers of 6, 16 and 19 respectively. Based on this information, Het has been asked to answer the following questions: Which two elements will form ionic bonds? Why?
Answer» Solution :In order to answer these QUESTIONS, Het FIRST wrote down the electronic configurations of the elements X, Y and Z by using their atomic numbers, as FOLLOWS: (2) An IONIC BOND is formed between a metal element and a non-metal element. Here, the elements Z and Y will combine to form ionic bond.