Chemistry
An atom X has three electrons more than the noble gas configuration. What type of ion will it form ? Write the formula of its (i) sulphate (ii) nitrate (iii) phosphate (iv) carbonate (v) hydroxide.
Answer
Since there are three electrons more than the noble gas configuration in the atom so the atom will try to lose three electron to gain noble gas configuration. Therefore, it will form a cation X3+.
Formula of its:
(i) Sulphate — X2(SO4)3
(ii) Nitrate — X(NO3)3
(iii) Phosphate — XPO4
(iv) Carbonate — X2(CO3)3
(v) Hydroxide — X(OH)3
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