Question

The element X has the electronic configuration 2,8,18,8,1 without identifying X (a) predict the sign and charge on a simple ion of X (b) write if X will be an oxidising agent or reducing agent why

Answer 1

a) The X elements will be Rubidium because it has 37 atomic number. It charge will be +1

b ) Rubidium is shows both properties oxidizing and reducing agent .

◆Rubidium hydroxide is a strong reducing agent where as Rubidium nitrate is a strong oxidizing agent.

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