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
$Na$
$Al$
$Si$
$Mg$
Name
$(a)$ 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 $17$ |
- | - |
- | $A$ |
- | - |
$B$ | $C$ |
$ (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?