Question

Atoms of Mg combine with atoms of F to form a compound. Atoms of which of the following elements combine with atoms of F in the same ratio?
Al
Li
Cl
Ba

Answer 1

Answer:

Ba

Explanation:

Magnesium is the element of second group and third period. The electronic configuration of magnesium is - 2, 8, 2 or $1s^22s^22p^63s^2$

There are 2 valence electrons of magnesium.

Fluorine is the element of seventeenth group and second period. The electronic configuration of fluorine is - 2, 7 or $1s^22s^22p^5$

There is 1 valence electron of fluorine.

They will combine and form $MgF_2$

The same type of compound is formed by the other members of the group 2 since they will have 2 valence electron.

Group 2 includes:- beryllium (Be), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), strontium (Sr), barium (Ba), and radium (Ra).

Hence, correct options is:- Ba