Question

Answer the following questions based on their

electronic configuration.
a) 1s2 2s2 2p 2 b) is 2 2s 2 2p4
i) Write the name of the compound, its molecular
formula and type of chemical bond formed by
the combination of these two elements. Also
write down the balanced chemical reaction when
the above compound reacts with water.

Answer 1

the molecular formula is CO2

The bond formed is covalent bond

CO2+H2O = H2CO3

The reaction between the compound and water will give us carbonic acid (H2CO3)