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Question
An element A has 4 valence electrons in its atom whereas element B has only one valence electron in its atom. The compound formed by A and B does not conduct electricity. What is the nature of chemical bond in the compound formed? Give its electron-dot structure.
Chemical Equations/Structures
Short Answer
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Solution
The compound formed by elements A and B has covalent bonds between their atoms. One atom of element A reacts with four atoms of element B to share one electron.
Its electron-dot structure is represented as:
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