Question

A metal x reacts rapidly only with steam to form its oxide and a gas Y. The same metalX burns in air with a blue flame only on strong heating to form a basic oxide.Then identify metal X

Answer 1

Answer:

Ca atoms per unit cell =

<br> O atoms per unit cell =

<br> Ti atom per unit cell =1 <br> Hence, the formula of the mineral is

<br> Suppose ox. No. of Ti =x . <br> Then + 2 + x + 3 (-2) = - or x = +4