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प्रश्न
In term of electron transfer, define
Reduction
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उत्तर
Reduction is defined as the phenomenon in which an atom gains an electron to form a negatively charged ion called an anion.
During the formation of ionic bond one atom undergoes oxidation while another atom undergoes reduction.
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Explain the following briefly:
Helium does not form He2 molecule
What type of bond is formed between two atoms, when the electronegative difference between them is High ?
Fill in the blanks.
The electrovalent bond or ionic bond is called as _____ bond
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How many electrons are required by each atom mentioned in (a) to attain the nearest noble gas configuration?
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- A non-metal of valency 4.
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Metal with valency 2
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\[\ce{^40_20Ca}\]
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In the formation of compounds, the inner shell electrons of an atom involved in bonding.
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| a. | Dativebond | ______ |
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