Question:

Which of the following has a tendency for covalent compound formation?

Updated On: Jul 2, 2022
  • Na
  • Mg
  • Ca
  • Ba
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Mg has a greater covalent compound forming tendency than Na, Ca and Ba. This is due to the small size and strong positive nuclear charge attraction due to which ion formation involve higher energies.
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Group 2 Elements

The group two or alkaline earth metals are s-block elements with two electrons in their s-orbital. They are alkaline earth metals. They are named so because of the alkaline nature of the hydroxides and oxides.

Alkaline earth metals are characterized by two s-electrons. This group of elements includes:

  • Beryllium (Be)
  • Magnesium (Mg)
  • Calcium (Ca)
  • Strontium (Sr)
  • Barium (Ba)
  • Radium (Ra)

Elements whose atoms have their s-subshell filled with their two valence electrons are called alkaline earth metals. Their general electronic configuration is [Noble gas] ns2. They occupy the second column of the periodic table and so-called as group two metals also.