An element X of atomic number 12 combines with an element Y of atomic number 17 to form a compound XY 2 . State the nature of chemical bond in XY 2 and show how the electron configurations of X and Y change in the formation of this compound.

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When an element X of atomic number 12 combines with an element Y of atomic number 17 to form a compound XY₂. The nature of chemical bond in XY₂ is ionic. The electronic configuration of X changes from 2, 8, 2 to 2, 8; The electronic configuration of Y change from 2, 8, 7 to 2, 8, 8.

An element X of atomic number 12 combines with an element Y of atomic number 17 to form a compound XY2. State the nature of chemical bond in XY2 and show how the electron configurations of X and Y change in the formation of this compound.

An element X of atomic number 12 combines with an element Y of atomic number 17 to form a compound XY₂. State the nature of chemical bond in XY₂ and show how the electron configurations of X and Y change in the formation of this compound.