When element \(_{20}\)Y combines with element \(_8\)Z, it forms

a

A covalent compound , YZ is formed

b

A covalent compound, ZY is formed

c

An ionic compound, YZ is formed

d

An ionic compound, ZY is formed

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AKPEBOY16
9 years ago

Here is an explanation:

the correct answer is C

when a metal and a non Metal react the bond form is always ionic

from the question Y20 is a metal while z8 is a non metal when writing the formula for the reaction the metal is written first followed by the non metal.

that's why we the compound to be YZ

aliyuhayat
9 years ago

Here is an explanation:

the answer shud b C based on logistics except if myschool.com thinks anoda name for electrovalent is covalent den dey re right...ionic/electrovalent

Love100
9 years ago

d selected ans is wrong, d ans to d question is C

raph.Montella
9 years ago

Haas's, myschool.com.ng the answer is c Na, please correct this.

We're getting of wrong answers

rasheedoyeladun
9 years ago

the ans C ....

henrynnaemeka
9 years ago

The ans is correct..

absolutely correct

GoddyJR
5 years ago

The selected answer is wrong
Y has 2 valence electrons
Z has 6 valence electrons
hence for them to maintain a stable octet Y has to give out its electrons(Electrovalent/Ionic bond)

probity06
5 years ago

Here is an explanation:

the correct answer is C

when a metal and a non Metal react the bond form is always ionic

from the question Y20 is a metal while z8 is a non metal when writing the formula for the reaction the metal is written first followed by the non metal.

that's why we the compound to be YZ

IroniQ
3 years ago

Here is an explanation:

the correct answer is C

when a metal and a non Metal react the bond form is always ionic

from the question Y20 is a metal while z8 is a non metal when writing the formula for the reaction the metal is written first followed by the non metal.

that's why we the compound to be YZ

Confido552
8 years ago

Hmmm the answer is c

solomonade
8 years ago

The selected answer is wrong:

ionic bond gives out electron not sharing of electron just like covalent so element y with atomic number of 2 which is 2 8 8 2 is to give out two electron to reach a stable configuration while element z need two electron to atain a stable configuration

REF: new school chemistry page 36-64

Aniluv
9 years ago

Yea de correct ansa is c

The answer is c, it is ionic bonding nt covalent

adejare98
9 years ago

The correct option is option C. Y=Calcium nd Z=Oxygen nd calcium bonds with oxygen ionically to form Calcium oxide which is CaO(YZ). So Option C is d correct option. Please correct it quickly @ Myschool

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