a) Explain the formation of Magnesium chloride with the help of electron dot structure.
(At number : Mg = 12: CI= 17).
b) A non metal X exists in two different forms Y and Z Y is the hardest natural
substance while Z is good conductor of electricity. Identify the nonmetal X.
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a) The electronic configuration of Mg is 2,8,2. Hence, magnesium needs to loose 2 electrons to become stable. Electronic configuration of chlorine is 2,8,7. Hence, chlorine needs to gain 1 electron to become stable
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b)A non metal X exists in two different forms Y and Z.Y is the hardest natural substance, whereas Z is a good conductor of electricity. Identify X,Yand Z? Accepted Answer: The non-metal X is carbon.
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