Explain by Newton’s laws, how a heavy ship floats on the water
Oxygen is the most abundant element in the Earth’s crust.
(a) Give the formulae of the oxides formed by reacting oxygen with Ca, N, S and Zn.
(b) Differentiate between basic and acidic oxides.
(c) Classify the types of oxides represented by your answers in (a).
6.1 By using the greater than sign (>), arrange the the following species in terms of ionization energy.
(a) Sc, Ti, V and Cr
(b) Mn2+, Mn4+ and Mn3+
(c) Be, Sr, Ca and Mg
6.2 Arrange the species in 6.1(b)-(c) in terms of atomic or ionic radii (use the > sign).