Ionic bond is a chemical bond formed by the complete transfer of electrons between two atoms. The atom that loses electrons gains a positive charge (cation) and that which accepts electrons gains a negative charge (anion). Now, electronegativity is a parameter that measures the tendency of an atom to accept electrons. In the context of ionic bonding, two elements which show a significant difference in their electronegativity values form ionic bonds.
In the given examples, the difference in electronegativity is greatest between K and Br i.e. 0.8 and 2.8 respectively with a difference of 2.0. This also makes sense since K and Br are on the extreme ends of the periodic table. Hence, potassium with a valence electron configuration of 4s1 will lose its s electron to Br (4s24p6) and form an ionic molecule K⁺Br⁻
Ans E) potassium and bromine
I think it’s B. I’m not 100% sure but I believe it is B! Srry if this is late btw.
Answer:
Aluminium.
Explanation:
The above electronic configuration can be written in a simplified form as shown below:
1s² 2s²2p⁶ 3s²3p¹
Next, we shall determine the number of electrons in the atom of the element as follow:
Number electron = 2 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 1
Number of electron = 13
Next, we shall determine the number of protons.
Since the element is in its neutral state,
The number of electrons and protons are equal i.e
Proton = Electron
Number of electron = 13
Proton = Electron = 13
Proton = 13
Next, we shall determine the atomic number of the element.
The atomic number of an element is simply the number of protons in the atom of the element i.e
Atomic number = proton number
Proton = 13
Atomic number = 13
Comparing the atomic number of the element with those in the periodic table, the element with the above electronic configuration is aluminium since no two elements have the same atomic number.
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