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In the following compound (HCl), can you please tell me the following:

Is it an ionic or covalent compound?
How many valence electrons does Hydrogen have?
How many valence electrons does Chlorine have?
How many electrons are gained and lost by each atom

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Answer:

covalent bond

it has 1 (outer most shell)

it has 7 (outter most shell)

hydrogen gains 1 chlorine gains 1

Explanation:

covalent bond as atoms share electrons to achieve full outer shell if electrons

hydrogen gains one to achieve 2 electrons in outer shell

chlorine gains 1 to achieve 8 electrons in outer shell

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