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Explain the formation ofthe compound formed by two elements withZ=20andZ=17 . |
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Answer» Solution :`{:("Element","ATOMIC number","Electronic configuration"),(""Ca,""20,""2_(,)8_(,)8_(,)2),(""Cl,""17,""2_(,)8_(,)7):}` Ca loses TWO electrons to attain octet while Cl gains an electron to attain octet. Hence , the FORMULA of the compound is `Ca^(+2)Cl^(-1)` `CaCl_(2)` |
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