WAEC Chemistry 2015 Theory — Question 13

Question 13 of 49 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2015 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

2(a)(ii). What type of bond would exist between J and X when they combine?

Model answer

An electrovalent (ionic) bond would exist between J (a halogen, group VII) and X (an alkali metal, group I), since X loses an electron to J to form oppositely charged ions that attract each other.

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