Question

X, Y and Z are elements in the same short period of the Periodic Table. The oxide of X is
amphoteric, the oxide of Yisbasic and oxide of Z is acidic. What is the order of increasing
atomic (proton number for these elements?
a. XYZ
b. XZY
c. YXZ
d. YZX​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

In a period basic nature decreases and acidic nature of oxides increases along a period. Hence, 'Z' is the element with the least atomic number, 'Y' is the next one and 'X' is the element with the highest atomic number.