Question

An element X which is a yellow solid at room temperature shows catenation and
allotropy, X forms two oxides which are also formed during the thermal decomposition
of ferrous sulphate crystals and are the major air pollutants.
(a) Identify the element X
(6) Write the electronic configuration of X.
(C) Write the balanced chemical equation for the thermal decomposition of ferrous
sulphate crystals.
(a) What would be the nature acidic/basic) of oxides formed ?
(e) Locate the position of the element in the Modern Periodic Table.
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Answer 1

(a) Element X which is a yellow solid at room temperature, shows catenation and allotropy is sulphur (S).