Solving part-1 only
#1
KMnO_4
- Transition metal is Manganese (Mn)
#2
Actually it's the oxidation number of Mn
Let's find how?




- x is the oxidation number
#3
- Purple as per the color of potassium permanganate
#4

NEITHER HAVE GREATER ACCELERATION THEY ARE BALANCED
In the first shell there is 2 electrons and on the second shell there is 4 elections.