Chemistry
If electrons are getting added to an element Y; then
(a) what charge will Y have?
(b) is Y getting oxidized or reduced ?
Related Questions
(a) Define covalent (molecular) bond.
(b) Give an example of covalent bond formed by
(i) similar atoms
(b) dissimilar atoms
An element A has 1 electron in its first shell. It combines with element B having 7 electrons in its third shell. What type of bond is formed ?
(a) Elements X, Y and Z have atomic numbers 6, 9 and 12 respectively. Which one :
(i) forms an anion,
(ii) forms a cation,
(b) state type of bond between Y and Z and give its molecular formula.
Potassium chloride is an electrovalent compound, while hydrogen chloride is a covalent compound. But, both conducts electricity in their aqueous solutions. Explain.