The element is strontium and the number of neutrons it have is 51.
Explanation:
Based on the given information, the ionic compound is,
XCl₂ ⇔ X₂⁺ + 2Cl⁻
X2+ is the ion of the mentioned element
As mentioned in the given question, the number of electrons of the element X is 36 and as seen from the reaction the charge present on the ion is +2. Now the atomic number will be,
No. of electrons = atomic number - charge
36 = atomic number - 2
Atomic number = 38
Based on the periodic table, the atomic number 38 is for strontium element, and the sign of strontium is Sr. Hence, the element X is Sr.
Now based on the given information, the mass number of the element is 89. Now the no. of neutrons will be,
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