JAMB Chemistry 2023 Objective — Question 16
Question 16 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
Advertisement
What type of bond can be formed between two elements with electronic structures 1s²2s²2p⁶ (oxygen group) and 1s²2s²2p⁴?
- A. Ionic
- B. Metallic
- C. CovalentCorrect
- D. Dative
Explanation
Both elements are non-metals (no electropositive element). Neither can lose electrons easily to form an ionic bond. They share electrons to form a covalent bond.
Advertisement
Sign up free to unlock
- Score tracking
- Practice history
- Saved questions
- Progress dashboard
- Personalized sessions
- Weak-topic breakdown
…and/or go further with premium services and No Ads.