Question

An element L consists of molecules.

1. What type of bonding is present in the particles that make up L?

2. When L is heated with iron metal, it forms a compound FeL. What chemical term would you use to describe the change undergone by L?

Answer 1

1. Covalent bonding is observed in atoms which are similar. Hence, covalent bonding is present in the particles which make up element L.

2. When L is heated with iron metal, it forms a compound FeL.

Here, oxidation of Fe and reduction of L occur as follows:

Fe → Fe²⁺ + 2^e– (Direct combination or synthesis)