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Question
Element M forms a chloride with the formula MCl2 which is solid with a high melting point. What type of bond is in MCl2. Write the formula of the compound when M combines with sulphur, oxygen, and nitrogen.
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Solution
The bond formed between metal and nonmetal is an ionic bond.
The bond formed between metal M and chlorine is an ionic bond.
When metal M combines with sulphur – MgS
When metal M combines with oxygen – MgO
When metal M combines with nitrogen – Mg3N2.
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