SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of elements are generally found in covalent drawings?
A
non-metals
B
metals
C
metals and non-metals
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One way to predict the type of bond that forms between two elements is to consider whether each element is a metal or nonmetal. In general, covalent bonds form between nonmetals, ionic bonds form between metals and nonmetals, and metallic bonds form between metals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Covalent bonds form only between atoms of nonmetals. The two atoms that are held together in a covalent bond may be atoms of the same element or different elements.

Detailed explanation-3: -An ionic bond is formed between a metal and a non-metal.

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