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The table below shows the number of valence electrons of elements X, Y and Z.

The table below shows the number of valence electrons of elements X, Y and Z.
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(a) Explain why X and Z would not be expected to form a compound.
(b) Write an equation to show the effect of heat on the carbonate of Z.
(c) Write the formula for the most stable ion of element Y.

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sharon
a) Both are metal and need to lose electrons to be stable.
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c) Y-3

sharon kalunda answered the question on March 19, 2019 at 08:35

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