why dont group 14 elements form ionic bonds
Asked by santhanam | 9th May, 2008, 11:56: AM
Expert Answer:
they have 4 valence electrons so to form ionic bond they have to loose n gain 4 electrons which is not possible so they form covalent bonds by sharing of electrons
Answered by | 15th May, 2008, 06:32: PM
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