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An element X from group 2 reacts with element Y from group 16 of the periodic table.
(a) What is the formula of the compound formed?
(b) What is the nature of bond in the compound formed?
(a) Element X from group 2 has a valency of 2.
Element Y from group 16 has a valency of 2.
Hence, the formula of the compound formed is XY.
(b) The nature of the bond in the compound is ionic as the element X is metal as it is from group 2. and the element Y is a non-metal as it is from group 16.
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