Question

1) An element 'X' is placed in the Brd group and 13rd period of the Modern Periodic Table. Answer the
following questions stating reason for your answer in each case:
a) Write the electronic configuration of the element 'X'.
b) Write the formula of the compound formed when the element 'X' reacts with another element
Y of atomic number 17.
c) Will the oxide of this element be acidic or basic?​

Answer 1

Answer:

the element x is aluminum

configuration is 2,8,3

electronic configuration is 1s²2s²2p63s²3p¹

x³. and y=xy3

aluminum chloride is formed

AlCl3

it is acidic when we react it with a acid it becomes base it is generally amphoteric