Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Ions and ionic bonds

Ions and ionic bonds — practice question

The electron structures of two ions made from elements $X$ and $Y$ are shown. Which equation shows the reaction between elements $X$ and $Y$?

  • A$X_2 + 2Y \rightarrow 2X^{+} + 2Y^{-}$
  • B$X_2 + 2Y \rightarrow 2X^{-} + 2Y^{+}$
  • C$2X + Y_2 \rightarrow 2X^{+} + 2Y^{-}$
  • D$2X + Y_2 \rightarrow 2X^{-} + 2Y^{+}$

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