A metal X forms two chlorides with the formulae XCI2 and XCI3. Where is X in the Periodic Table? What type of bonding exists between X and chlorine in each of the chlorides?

A metal X forms two chlorides with the formulae XCI2 and XCI3. Where is X in the Periodic Table?

What type of bonding exists between X and chlorine in each of the chlorides?

A metallic bonding
B ionic bonding
C covalent bonding
D dative bonding

waec 2004 chemistry

The correct answer is B. ionic bonding

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