Answer to Question #166939 in General Chemistry for Shira Hirsch

Question #166939

Element X belongs to Group 2  and element Y belongs to Group 17

Draw a lewis dot diagram and write a possible formula for this compound.

List possible properties of this element based on what you have studied in class.




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Expert's answer
2021-02-26T05:59:47-0500

Lewis structure = Y:X:Y

Formula = XY2


Possible properties of element X

1. Has two electrons in its outer shell

2. It is a metal

3. It is lustrous in appearance


Possible properties of element Y

1. It is a salt former

2. Has seven electrons in its outer shell

3. It is a non-metal



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