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Answer the following questions with the given electronic configuration.

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The electronic configuration of two elements are given below. Answer the following questions with the help of the given electronic configuration.

A

1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2

B

1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p5

  1. Name the elements in A and B.
  2. Write a molecular formula of a compound formed by the combination of these elements.
  3. What type of bond is formed between A and B, Why?

1 Answer


1.

A- Magnesium

B- Chlorine

2. Molecular formula of a compound formed by combining A and B is MgCl2.

3. An electrovalent bond is formed between A and B because there is a transfer of electrons from A (Mg) to B (Cl).

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