The molecular formula of the chloride of an element X is XCL having high melting point write the name of any element present in the same group
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Na (sodium)
Explanation :
The given formula is XCl. Here we can see that there is 1 X atom for 1 Cl atom.
When an ionic compound is formed, electrons are transferred from a metal atom to a non metal atom.
This results in the formation of a cation and anion. In the formula, the charges on cation and anion balance each other.
The formula given to us is XCl. that means the charge on X and Cl should balance each other.
The charge on Cl is known, therefore we can find out the charge on metal ion X that would balance the charge on Cl.
The charge on Cl ion is -1 . In order to have a neutral compound, the charge on metal ion should be +1.
the only option that has a metal atom with +1 charge is option Na.
Charge on Na is +1 and therefore it combines with Cl⁻ to form NaCl.
The element that is present in the same group as X is Na.
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I think the answer is NACL.
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