A metal combines with a non-metal by the transfer of electrons to form a compound Y.

(i) State the type of bonds in Y.

(ii) What can you say about its melting point and boiling point ?

(iii) Will it be a good conductor of electricity ?

(iv) Will it dissolve in an organic solvent or not ?

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(i) Ionic bond

(ii) High melting point and boiling point

(iii) Yes

(iv) No

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