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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.

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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.

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