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An element X (atomic number 17) combines with an element. Y (atomic number 20) to form a compound. (i) Write the positions of these elements in the modern periodic table. (ii) Write the formula of the compound formed. Justify your answer in each case.

Answer» (i) The electronic configurations of the two elements are :
X (Z = 17) 2, 8, 7 , Y (Z = 20) 2, 8, 8, 2
Element X is present in group 17 (halogen family) since it has 7 valence electrons. Element Y is placed in group 2
(alkaline earth family) since it has 2 valence electrons.
(ii) Element Y is a metal with valency 2 while element X is a non-metal with valency 1. Therefore, the two combine to form compound `YX_(2).`


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