Question

An element X has atomic number 12 and Y has atomic
number 8. then
1. Give the electronic configurations of you
2. To which group and period do their elements belong
3. What is the valency of x and y?
4. Which one of the above is an oxidizing agent and which is reducing agent ?
5. Write the possible formula between x and y​

Answer 1

Answer : 1. X: 2,8,2

Y:2,6

2.X: 3rd period, 2nd group

Y: 2nd period, 16 th group

3.X: 2 ; Y: 2

4. O2-oxidizing agent

Mg-reducing agent

5.XY