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Study the information in the table below and answer the questions that follow. The letters do not represent the symbols of the elements.

Study the information in the table below and answer the questions that follow. The letters do not represent the symbols of the elements.
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a) Write the electron arrangement for the ions formed by elements M and Q
b) Select an element which is
i) The most reactive non-metal
ii) A poor conductor of electricity
c) In which period of the periodic table does element R belong?
d) Element R loses its outermost electron more readily than L. Explain

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John
a) M: 2.8, Q: 2.8.8

b) (i) Q

ii) N

c) Period 4

d) R has a larger atomic radius than L hence its outermost electron is not held strongly by the protons.
johnmulu answered the question on April 10, 2017 at 09:24

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