20. Explain, in terms of valence electrons, why the bonding in NaCl is ionic. 21. Write the chemical formula for one compound with bonding similar to NH3.

MgO, is similar to the bonding in barium chloride, BaCl2. The bonding in each compound involves a transfer of valence electrons from the metal to the nonmetal; both metals lose all of their valence electrons

Explanation:

used goggle

substituting a hydrogen atom with a halogen in a hydrocarbon:

- the single bond remains single. a is wrong.

- the bond with hydrogen is as strong as with a halogen. c is wrong

- a hydrocarbon is saturated if there is no double bond. we do not know that so d is wrong.

- carbon will always have four valence electrons. e is wrong.

by elimination, the correct answer is b. the boiling point of the new compound increases.