EXERCISE 3B

A liquid in a fused state or solution form that conducts electricity and at the same time decomposes into elements is called:

Reaction between X and Y, forms compound Z. X loses an electron and Y gains an electron. Which of the following properties is not shown by Z?

The electronic configurations of three elements X, Y and Z are as follows:

X - $2, 8$

Y - $2, 8, 7$

Z - $2, 8, 2$

Which of the following is correct?

Which of the following are not ionic compounds?

(i)$\mathrm{KCl}$ (ii)$\mathrm{HCl}$ (iii)${\mathrm{CCl}}_4$ (iv)$\mathrm{NaCl}$

Which one of the following properties is not generally exhibited by ionic compounds?

A small piece of sodium is dropped into a beaker containing water. Which of the following observations are incorrect?

Show the formation of the following by electron transfer:

(i) NaCl, (ii) MgCl₂, (iii) Na₂O, (iv) MgO

Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?