The grid below shows a section of the periodic table, the letters are not the actual chemical symbol

The grid below shows a section of the periodic table, the letters are not the actual chemical symbol



a) Name the family into which element P belongs to.

b) Which two elements forms the most soluble carbonates

c) With a reason, identify elements in period 3 with the largest atomic radius

d) Write the formula of the compound formed between Q and M

e) State two uses of element R and for each use , state property of element R that makes lts possible for the use
(i) Use
Property

(ii) Use
Property

f) Using dots and cross ,show bonding in the compound formed between R and oxygen.

g) In terms of structure and bonding explain why the oxides of element Thas relatively low boiling points

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a) Noble gases
b) K and W
c) Q, it has lowest nuclear charge hence electrons in the energy level are least pulled towards the nucleus
d) Q3M2 or Mg3N2
e)
i. Used for making sufuria /cooking pan
Property – good conductor of heat
ii. Used for making overhead cables
Property – not easily corroded / good conductor of electricity (penalize electrical cables)

f)


g) It has molecular structure with weak van der waals forces of attraction between the molecules which require little energy to break

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marto answered the question on October 11, 2019 at 10:43

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