A metal combines with a non-metal by the transfer of electrons to form a compound Y. (i) State the type of bonds in Y. (ii) What can you say about its melting point and boiling point ? (iii) Will it be a good conductor of electricity? (iv) Will it dissolve in an organic solvent or not ?

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(i) The type of bonds in Y is ionic.

(ii) It has a high melting and boiling point.

(iii) Yes it will be a good conductor of electricity.

(iv) No it will not dissolve in an organic solvent.

A metal combines with a non-metal by the transfer of electrons to form a compound Y.(i) State the type of bonds in Y.(ii) What can you say about its melting point and boiling point ?(iii) Will it be a good conductor of electricity?(iv) Will it dissolve in an organic solvent or not ?

A metal combines with a non-metal by the transfer of electrons to form a compound Y.
(i) State the type of bonds in Y.

(ii) What can you say about its melting point and boiling point ?

(iii) Will it be a good conductor of electricity?

(iv) Will it dissolve in an organic solvent or not ?