Answer:
Sulfur (Option-C) <span>exhibits chemical behavior similar to that of oxygen.
Explanation:
Sulfur has same chemical properties as that of Oxygen because both of them belongs to same group in the periodic table. Also, the similarity of chemical behaviour among the group members is due to same number of electrons in their valence shells.
For examole, the electronic configuration of Oxygen is,
1s</span>², 2s², 2p⁴
There are six valence electrons in the valence shell (i.e. 2) of Oxygen.
Now for Sulfur,
1s², 2s², 2p⁶, 3s², 3p⁴
There are six valence electrons in the valence shell (i.e. 3) of Sulfur.
Therefore, both elements tends to gain 2 electrons in a reaction and form O⁻² and S⁻² respectively.
If the mass of both the reactants is 10kg then the mass of the products also equals 10kg.
It is due to the law of conservation of mass.
Mass can neither be created nor be destroyed.
I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option D. The net ionic equation that will describe the reaction of the reactants when mixed is expressed as:
<span>2PO43–(aq) + 3Ca2+(aq) → Ca3(PO4)2(s)
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Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.
