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. The chart below is part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions that follow. (The letters are not the actual symbols of the elements)

The chart below is part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions that follow. (The letters are not the actual symbols of the elements)
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i) Select the element in period three which has the shorter atomic radius. Give a reason for your answer
ii) Element F has the electronic structure, 2.8.18.4. On the chart above, indicate the position of element F.
iii) State one use of the elements of which E is a member.
iv) Write an equation to show the action of heat on the nitrate of element C.

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John
i) E- Atomic radius decrease across a period because E has the highest nuclear attraction hence electrons are attracted strongly.

ii) Group (IV), Period 4

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iii) Used in advertising sign lamps

iv)$ 2CNO_3(s) \rightarrow 2CNO_2(s) + O_2(g) $
johnmulu answered the question on April 12, 2017 at 11:44

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