Question

Elements in group 16 want to bond with elements in group ___.

Answer 1

Answer:

Two

Explanation:

Elements in group 16 wants to bond with elements in group IIA, the group of alkaline earth metals.

• The bonding will make it easier for them complete their octet.
• Elements in group 16 has 6 valence electrons.
• To have a complete octet, they require 2 more electrons.
• Group II elements are willing donors as they are metals.
• For Group II elements to fill their octets, they must lose two electrons.
• So the willingness of group II elements to lose two electrons and the readiness for group 16 elements to gain the electrons makes the desire one another.