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The following table gives the atomic numbers of elements V, W, X, Y and Z. (a)Which ...

The following table gives the atomic numbers of elements V, W, X, Y and Z.
Element V W X Y Z
Atomic number 11 16 18 19 24




(a)Which of the elements: (i) belong(s) to group 1?
(ii) is/are riotle gas(es)?
(iii) form(s) coloured compound(s)?
(iv) form(s) an anion?
(v) react(s) with water to liberate hydrogen?
(vi) react(s) with water to form alkaline solution?

(b) What is the:
(i) charge on the ion formed in
(a)(iv) above?
(ii) group of the element(s) in (a)(i) above?

(c)(i) Write the formula of the compound formed between element V and element W.
(ii) Sate the type of bond formed in (c)(i) above. Explain your answer.
(d)(i) What is a covalent compound?
(ii) Give two factors that influence covalent bonding.
(iii) State the type of bond that exists in each of the following substances: MgO, NH\(_3\) and Fe.
(iv) What are intermolecular forces?
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    Correct Answer: Option n
    Explanation:
    (a)(i) V and Y (ii) X (iii) Z (iv) W (v) V and Y (vi) V and Y

    (b)(i) — 2 or 2— (ii) Akali metals

    (c)(i) V\(_2\) W
    (ii) Bond — ionic / electrovalent V can readily lose its electron W can readily accept electrons to attain stability.

    (d)(i) A ccmpond formed by two atoms which donate equal no of electrons that are shared between them such that each achieves a stable octet.
    (ii) * electronegativity (difference) * ionization energy * electron affinity
    (iii) MgO — ionic / eiectroyalent
    NH\(_3\) — covalent
    Fe — metallic
    (iv) Intermolecular forms. are attractive forces that operate between molecules and influence the properties of the substance.

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