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Consider the reaction X + Z ?
Assume the following:
1) The product is an ionic compound.
2) Element X has three valence electrons
3) Element Z needs two valence electrons to have completed s & p subshells (full octet)
What would make the most sense for the formula of the product?


Sagot :

Answer:

X2Z3

Explanation:

Based on the clues, X is a metal and Z is a non-metal.

X could be aluminum and Z would need to be an element from the oxygen family.