Question

An element M with electronic configuration 2,8,2 combines seperately with (NO3)- , (SO4)2- and (PO4)3- radicals write the formula of three compounds so formed to which group and period of the modern periodic table does the elemebt M belong Will M form covalent or ionic compounds? give reason to justify your answer

Answer 1

Element M is Magnesium.....It belongs to period 3 and group 2....
1)Mg(NO3)2.....

Answer 2

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