An element R of atomic number 12 combines separately with NO3- and (SO4)2-, (PO4)3- radicals.
A. Write the electronic configuration of element R
B. Write the formulae of the three compounds so formed.
C. To which group of the periodic table does the element ‘R’ belong?
D. Does it form the covalent or ionic compound? Why?
Answer:A
An element R of atomic number 12 combines separately with NO3- and (SO4)2-, (PO4)3- radicals.
A. Write the electronic configuration of element R B. Write the formulae of the three compounds so formed. C. To which group of the periodic table does the element ‘R’ belong? D. Does it form the covalent or ionic compound? Why?