Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321908449
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 6 - Section 6.8 - Attractive Forces in Compounds - Understanding the Concepts - Page 204: 6.80a

Answer

Element X = Group 2A Element Y = Group 5A

Work Step by Step

Element X have 2 dots, which represents no. of electrons in outermost shell. Elements of Group 2A have one electron in outermost shell. Element y have 5dots, which represents no. of electrons in outermost shell. Elements of Group 5A have six electrons in outermost shell.
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