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WAEC Chemistry 2024 Objective — Question 37

Question 37 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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37. When s and p block elements react, the bond formed is

  • A. electrovalentCorrect
  • B. co-ordinate
  • C. metallic
  • D. dative-covalent

Explanation

s-block metals lose electrons to become cations while p-block non-metals gain electrons to become anions, forming an electrovalent (ionic) bond.

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