Which of the following compounds is an example of a covalent compound formed by

Practice Questions

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Which of the following compounds is an example of a covalent compound formed by a p-block element? (2022)
  1. NaCl
  2. MgO
  3. SiCl4
  4. CaF2

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following compounds is an example of a covalent compound formed by a p-block element? (2022)
  • Step 1: Understand what a covalent compound is. A covalent compound is formed when two or more nonmetals share electrons.
  • Step 2: Identify what a p-block element is. P-block elements are found in groups 13 to 18 of the periodic table.
  • Step 3: Look at the options given in the question to find a compound. We need to find a compound that is made from a p-block element.
  • Step 4: Check if the compound is covalent. Covalent compounds usually have nonmetals, so we need to see if the compound is made of nonmetals.
  • Step 5: Identify SiCl4. Silicon (Si) is a p-block element, and chlorine (Cl) is also a nonmetal.
  • Step 6: Confirm that SiCl4 is a covalent compound because it is formed by sharing electrons between silicon and chlorine.
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