Question

In the formation of a compound XY₂ atom X gives one electron to each Y atom. What is the nature of bond in XY₂? Give two properties of XY₂.

Answer 1

Compound XY₂ has ionic bonds in nature because it is formed by transfer of electrons.
Two properties of compound XY₂ are:

1. It has high melting and boiling points.
2. It conducts electricity in molten state or when dissolved in water (but not in solid state).