Explanation:
Atomic number of magnesium is 12 and its electronic distribution is 2, 8, 2. To attain noble gas configuration it is necessary for the magnesium atom to lose two valence electrons and therefore, it forms
ions.
On the other hand, atomic number of oxygen atom is 8 and its electronic distribution is 2, 6. To attain noble gas configuration it needs to gain two electrons. And, on gaining the electrons it forms
ions.
Hence, when both magnesium and oxygen ions chemically combine with each other then it forms the compound magnesium oxide (
).
This is because magnesium transfer its two valence electrons to the oxygen atom and due to the formation of opposite charges on these atoms they get attracted towards each other.
There’s no element with symbol M
Answer:
Na has atomic number 11
which is less than magnesium has atomic number 12
ANSWER IS D
Explanation:
aluminum or Al is atomic 13 and Ca or calcium is atomic number 20 and rubidium or Rb is atomic number 37
The identity of the metal is copper.
<h3>What is specific heat?</h3>
The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius.
Using the formula of specific heat
H = mcdT
Where, H = Heat absorbed
m = mass of the metal
c = specific heat capacity of the metal
dT = temperature change
Putting the values in the equation
20 J = 0.0052 Kg × c × ( 40.0°C - 30.0°C)
c = 20 J/0.0052 Kg × ( 40.0°C - 30.0°C)
c = 385 JKg-1°C-1
Thus, the metal is copper.
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