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Four elements A, B, C and D have the following electron arrangements in their atoms :
A 2, 8, 6
B 2, 8, 8
C 2, 8, 8, 1
D 2, 1
(a) What type of bond is formed when element C combines with element D?
(b) Which element is an inert gas?
(c) What will be the formula of the compound between A and C?
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29/09/2021 8:43 pm
(a) Ionic bond will be formed; element C donates its electron to element D.
(b) B is an inert gas; has complete octet configuration.
(c) C2 A; element A needs two electrons to complete its octet.