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CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2011 - Question 13

Chemistry 2011 JAMB Past Questions - Question 13: what type of bond exist between an element of atomic number 12 and Y with atomic number 17?

Choose the correct answers from the options given.

what type of bond exist between an element of atomic number 12 and Y with atomic number 17?

A: Electrovalent.

B: Metallic.

C: Covalent.

D: Dative.

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Correct Answer

Explanation

The element with atomic number 12 is magnesium (Mg), and the element with atomic number 17 is chlorine (Cl).
When magnesium (a metal) reacts with chlorine (a non-metal), they typically form an ionic bond, also known as an electrovalent bond. Therefore, the correct answer is Electrovalent.