Element $X$ forms a chloride with the formula $XCl_2$, which is a solid with a high melting point. $X$ would most likely be in the same group of the Periodic Table as

  • A

    $Na$

  • B

    $Al$

  • C

    $Si$

  • D

    $Mg$

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$(a)$ three elements that have a single electron in their outermost shells.

$(b)$ two elements that have two electrons in their outermost shells.

$(c)$ three elements with filled outermost shells.

The position of three elements $A$, $B$ and $C$ in the Periodic Table are shown below

Group $16$ Group $17$
- -
- $A$
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$B$ $C$

$ (a)$ State whether $A$ is a metal or non-metal.

$(b)$ State whether $C$ is more reactive or less reactive than $A$.

Why do you think the noble gases are placed in a separate group ?

Which of the following statements is not a correct statement about the trends when going from left to right across the periods of periodic Table.

Nitrogen (atomic number $7$) and phosphorus (atomic number $15$) belong to group $15$ of the Periodic Table. Write the electronic configuration of these two elements. Which of these will be more electronegative? Why?