JAMB Physics 2013 Objective — Question 50

Question 50 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The bond between silicon and germanium is

A. dative
B. covalentCorrect
C. metallic
D. ionic

Explanation

Both silicon and germanium have four valence electrons. Thus, neither will be 'willing' to donate an electron; they can only share electrons. This is covalent bonding.

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