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प्रश्न
Name the type of bonds formed in ionic compounds and in the compounds formed by carbon.
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उत्तर
In ionic compounds, ionic bonds are formed; while in carbon compounds, covalent bonds are formed.
संबंधित प्रश्न
State whether the following statement is true or false:
Diamond and graphite are the covalent compounds of carbon element (C)
What type of bonds are present in water molecule? Draw the electron-dot structure of water (H2O).
What is the difference between ionic compounds and polar covalent compounds?
Taking hydrogen chloride and methane as examples, distinguish between a polar covalent bond and a non polar covalent bond.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
Which one is not example of polar covalent compound?
The following table shows the electronic configuration of the elements W, X, Y, Z:
|
Element |
W |
X |
Y |
Z |
|
Electronic |
2,8,1 |
2,8,7 |
2,5 |
1 |
Answer the following questions based on the table above:
What type of bond is formed between Y and Z.
Your body is made up of carbon.
Complete the following activity.
Write the names of the hydrocarbons for the following structural formula.
(isobutylene, cyclohexane, propene, cyclohexene, cyclopentane, benzene, propyne, isobutane, propane)
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Carbon forms four covalent bonds by sharing its four valence electrons with four univalent atoms, e.g. hydrogen. After the formation of four bonds, carbon attains the electronic configuration of
The table shows the electronic structures of four elements.
| Element | Electronic Structure |
| P | 2, 6 |
| Q | 2, 8, 1 |
| R | 2, 8, 7 |
| S | 2, 8, 8 |
- Identify which element(s) will form covalent bonds with carbon.
- “Carbon reacts with an element in the above table to form several compounds.” Give suitable reason.

