The number of valence electrons of elements in a group is the same as the group number
Answer:
Six electrons are transferred in the formation of Al₂O₃.
Explanation:
Aluminium metal and Oxygen react to form Al₂O₃ as,
2 Al + 3/2 O₂ → Al₂O₃
Oxidation number of Al on left hand side is zero, while than on right hand side in Al₂O₃ is +3. Means it has lost 3 electrons per one atom and six electrons per two atoms. Also, the oxidation number of O at left hand side in O₂ is zero, while that in Al₂O₃ it is -2 per atom and -6 per 3 atoms.
So, two Al atoms have lost 6 electrons and 3 O atoms have gained six electrons.
As you proceed down the periodic table, the metallic character becomes stronger. This is because as the atomic radius increases, there is less attraction between the nucleus and the valence electrons due to the greater distance between them, making electrons simpler to shed.
Answer:
The correct answer is Sugar has a greater solubility than sand.
Sugar will easily dissolve in water because it has a lower density than sand, therefore it has a greater solubility.
