An element X from group 2 reacts with element Y from group 16 of the periodic table.

(a)What is the formula of the compound formed?

(b) What is the nature of bond in the compound formed?

An element A has an atomic number of 6. Another element B has 17 electrons in its one neutral atom.

(a) In which groups of the periodic table would you expect to find these elements?

(b) What type of bond is formed between A and B?

(c) Suggest a formula of the compound formed between A and B.

The elements A, B, C and D belong to groups 1, 2, 14 and 17 respectively of the periodic table. Which of the following pairs of elements would produce a covalent bond?

(i) A and D

(ii) C and D

(iii)A and B

(iv)B and C

(v)A and C

A metal X is in the first group of the periodic table. What will be the formula of its oxide?

An element A from group 14 of the periodic table combines with an element B from group 16.

(i) What type of chemical bond is formed?

(ii) Give the formula of the compound formed.