Question

b) The electronic configuration of an element X is 2,8,8,1. Without identifying
state
i. The charge on a simple ion of X ii. X is a oxidising or reducing agent
and why?​

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) +1 (ii) reducing agent

Explanation:

i.the no. of electron in the valance shell is one so it has loose 1 electron to attain octate so the charge is +1.

ii. since one electron is lost it oxidises.

so it is reducing agent.