Metals (m) in group 2 of the periodic table form ionic bonds with nonmetals (x) present in group leading to formation of ionic compound with general formal of mx A) 15
B) 16
C) 17
D) 18

16

Explanation:

Metals in group 2 form ions of the sort M^2+. If they must form ionic compounds of general formula MX, then the non metal (X) must have a valency of 2 and form the ion X^2-.

Among the options listed, only elements of group 16 form ions of the sort  X^2-, hence they are able to form compounds of general formula MX with group 2 cations. Examples of such compounds include; CaS, MgS etc

state the principle of separating two immiscible liquids by separating funnel. describe an activity with diagram to separate a mixture of water and kerosene oil. answer: immiscible layers separate out in layers depending on their densities in separating funne