Respuesta :
The element in group 1 on the periodic table that form a covalent bonds is hydrogen (answer A)
Explanation
- A covalent bond is a bond which formed when their is sharing of electron between atom.
- Mostly covalent bond is formed between two non metals
- Hydrogen is the only non metal in group 1 therefore it is the only element in group 1 that form covalent bond.
Answer: A) hydrogen
Explanation: Covalent bonds are formed by sharing of electrons whereas ionic bonds are formed by transfer of electrons.
Hydrogen is an element with atomic number of 1 and thus contain 1 electron.
[tex]H:1:1s^1[/tex]
It can only share electrons to attain stable configuration as on losing the electron it wont exist.
Lithium is an element with atomic number of 3 and thus contain 3 electrons.
[tex]Li:3:1s^22s^1[/tex]
It can lose 1 electron to attain stable configuration.
Potassium is an element with atomic number of 19 and thus contain 19 electrons.
[tex]K:19:1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^64s^1[/tex]
It can lose 1 electron to attain stable configuration.
Sodium is an element with atomic number of 11 and thus contain 11 electrons.
[tex]Na:11:1s^22s^22p^63s^1[/tex]
It can lose 1 electron to attain stable configuration.