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An element X has atomic number 12. Answer the following questions:

(a) State the period and group to which it belongs.

(b) Write the formula of the compound formed between X and the second member of the halogen group

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(a) Atomic number 12 corresponds to the electronic configuration 2, 8, 2.

  • Period: three occupied shells → Period 3.
  • Group: two valence electrons → Group 2 (alkaline earth metals).

(b) Second member of halogen group is chlorine. Element X has valency 2, and Chlorine has valency 1. So, the formula will be MgCl2.

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