Answer to Question #126959 in Chemistry for ZoZoIsHeRe

Question

R and T are two elements with the proton number of 11 and 8 respectively. R and T react to form a compound. What is the type of bond and formula of compound?

Answer 1

According to the periodic table of elements , the elements with the proton number of 11 and 8 are sodium Na and oxygen O, respectively. The reaction equation is:

4Na + 2O₂ $\rightarrow$ 2Na₂O.

The compound formed in the reaction is sodium oxide , Na₂O. The type of bond in sodium oxide is ionic , because sodium is a metal and oxygen is a non-metal.