An element X from group 2 reacts with element Y from group 16 of the periodic table.what is the formula of compound formed ? what is the nature of bond in the compound ?
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An element X from group 2 reacts with element Y from group 16 of the periodic table.what is the formula of compound formed ? what is the nature of bond in the compound ?
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Valency of X is 2+ since it is a group 2 element. Valency of Y is 2- as it is a group 16 element. So the formula of the compound will be XY. The bond is ionic in nature.