Question 1 Report
The following table gives the atomic numbers of elements V, W, X, Y and Z.
| Element |
V | W | X | Y | Z |
| Atomic number |
11 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 24 |
(a)Which of the elements: (i) belong(s) to group 1?
(ii) is/are riotle gas(es)?
(iii) form(s) coloured compound(s)?
(iv) form(s) an anion?
(v) react(s) with water to liberate hydrogen?
(vi) react(s) with water to form alkaline solution?
(b) What is the:
(i) charge on the ion formed in
(a)(iv) above?
(ii) group of the element(s) in (a)(i) above?
(c)(i) Write the formula of the compound formed between element V and element W.
(ii) Sate the type of bond formed in (c)(i) above. Explain your answer.
(d)(i) What is a covalent compound?
(ii) Give two factors that influence covalent bonding.
(iii) State the type of bond that exists in each of the following substances: MgO, NH\(_3\) and Fe.
(iv) What are intermolecular forces?