Question

An element C has the electronic configuration 2, 8, 8, 1. Without identifying C:
(i) Predict the group and period of C?
(ii) The sign and charge on a simple ion of C?
(iii) Write down the probable formula and appearance of the chloride of C?
(iv) State whether you would expect the element C to have oxidising or reducing properties?​

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) C would belong to group 1 and 4th period

(ii)the element C would carry positive charge(+)

(iii) the formula would be CCl

(iv) the element C would undergo oxidation so it will have reducing properties