Question

The electronic configuration of two elements X and Y are as follows;

X= 2 8 2 Y= 2 7

Show formation of the compound XY2.

i) Identify the metals X, Y and compound XY2.​

Answer 1

Answer:

X is mg (magnessium)

y is F(Florine)

Xy2 is magnessium Floride (mg F2)