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An element X (2, 8, 2) combines separately with NO3 and (SO4)2, (PO4)3 radicals. Write the formulae of the three compounds so formed. To which group of the periodic tables does the element 'X' belong? Will it form covalent or ionic compound? Why?

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X(2,8,2) - This element is Magnesium. It belongs to group 2 of the periodic table.
Mg2++NO3Mg(NO3)2[Magnesium Nitrate]
Mg2++(SO4)2Mg(SO4)[Magnesium Sulphate]
Mg2++(PO4)3Mg3(PO4)2[Magnesium Sulphate]
Element X which is Magnesium will form ionic compounds by losing 2 electrons from its valence shell.

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