Question

A metal combines with a non-metal by the transfer of electrons to form a compound Y.

1. State the type of bonds in Y.
2. What can you say about its melting point and boiling point?
3. Will it be a good conductor of electricity?
4. Will it dissolve in an organic solvent or not?

Answer 1

1. Compound Y has ionic bonds because it is formed by the transfer of electrons.
2. Its melting and boiling points will be high because of the strong intermolecular forces between them.
3. It will be a good conductor of electricity because of the presence of ions.
4. It will not be dissolved in an organic solvent because of its ionic nature.