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Atoms of eight elements and have the same number of electron shells but different number of electrons in their outermost shells. It was found that elements and combine to form an ionic compound. This ionic compound is added in a small amount to almost all vegetables and dishes during cooking. Oxides of elements and are basic in nature while those of elements and are acidic. The oxide of element is, however, almost neutral. Based on the above information, answer the following question:
What would be the nature of compound formed by a combination of elements and ?

Important Questions on Periodic Classification Of Elements
MEDIUM
10th CBSE
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Atoms of eight elements and have the same number of electron shells but different number of electrons in their outermost shells. It was found that elements and combine to form an ionic compound. This ionic compound is added in a small amount to almost all vegetables and dishes during cooking. Oxides of elements and are basic in nature while those of elements and are acidic. The oxide of element is, however, almost neutral. Based on the above information, answer the following question:
Which two of these elements could definitely be metals?

MEDIUM
10th CBSE
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Atoms of eight elements and have the same number of electron shells but different number of electrons in their outermost shells. It was found that elements and combine to form an ionic compound. This ionic compound is added in a small amount to almost all vegetables and dishes during cooking. Oxides of elements and are basic in nature while those of elements and are acidic. The oxide of element is, however, almost neutral. Based on the above information, answer the following question:
Which one of the eight elements is most likely to be found in gaseous state at room temperature?

MEDIUM
10th CBSE
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Atoms of eight elements and have the same number of electron shells but different number of electrons in their outermost shells. It was found that elements and combine to form an ionic compound. This ionic compound is added in a small amount to almost all vegetables and dishes during cooking. Oxides of elements and are basic in nature while those of elements and are acidic. The oxide of element is, however, almost neutral. Based on the above information, answer the following question:
If the number of electrons in the outermost shell of elements and be and respectively, write the formula of the compound formed by the combination of and .

HARD
10th CBSE
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Write the names and symbols of two very reactive metals belonging to group of the periodic table. Explain by drawing electronic structure, how either one of the two metals reacts with a halogen. With which name is the bond formed between these elements known and what is the class of the compound so formed known? State any four physical properties of such compounds.

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10th CBSE
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The non-metal is an important constituent of our food and most of the fuels around us. forms two oxides and . The oxide is poisonous whereas oxide causes global warming.
(a) Identify and .
(b) To which group of periodic table does belong?
(c) Name another element which is placed in the same group as .

HARD
10th CBSE
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A non-metal which is the largest constituent of air combines with hydrogen when heated in the presence of iron as catalyst to form a gas Y. When gas Y is treated with sulphuric acid, it forms a compound Z which is used as a chemical fertiliser.
What are X, Y and Z?

MEDIUM
10th CBSE
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A non-metal which is the largest constituent of air combines with hydrogen when heated in the presence of iron as catalyst to form a gas . When gas is treated with sulphuric acid, it forms a compound which is used as a chemical fertiliser.
To which group of periodic table does belong?

EASY
10th CBSE
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A non-metal which is the largest constituent of air combines with hydrogen when heated in the presence of iron as catalyst to form a gas . When gas is treated with sulphuric acid, it forms a compound which is used as a chemical fertiliser.
Name the period of periodic table in which is placed.
