Question

When a reaction occurs between atoms with ground state electron configuration 1s2 2s1 and 1s2 2s2 2p5 the predominant type of bond formed is

Answer 1

Answer: The bond formed between the elements will be ionic bond.

Explanation: We are given two elements having electronic configurations:

Element 1: $1s^22s^1$

Element 2: $1s^22s^22p^5$

Element 1 can easily loose 1 electron to attain stable electronic configuration and Element 2 can accept 1 electron to attain stable electronic configuration.

For these elements, there will be a complete transfer of electron from Element 1 to Element 2. Hence, this will form a ionic bond.

From the configuration, Element 1 is Lithium and Element 2 is Fluoride. So, the compound is LiF.