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Interpretation:
The type of bonding formed between the highlighted groups needs to be identified.
Concept introduction:
The elements are arranged in the periodic table in an increasing
Answer to Problem 7STP
(A). Ionic only.
Explanation of Solution
As the groups highlighted in the given figure are group 2 and group 7 then the difference in electronegativity between elements of these groups are generally greater than 1.7, and thus these elements combine to form ionic compounds.
So, the type of bond is ionic bond and correct option is (A).
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