Chapter 8, Problem 8.40QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The groups that correspond to the elements that form a partial negative charge with hydrogen in $\text{HX}$ and ${\text{H}}_2\text{X}$ are to be determined.

Concept introduction: The elements located in the same group have the same number of valence electrons. The group number represents the number of valence electrons of the elements to which it belongs.

To determine: The groups that correspond to the elements that form a partial negative charge with hydrogen in $\text{HX}$ and ${\text{H}}_2\text{X}$.