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Question

Elements A, B and C have atomic numbers 17,19 and 10 respectively. ​

(b) Write down the formula of the compound formed by two of the above elements.​

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Solution

Electronic configuration of elements A (atomic number =17) is 2,8,7 and that of element B (atomic number =19) is 2,8,8,1. So, element B will lose one electron and element A will accept that electron to form a chemical compound.​

​The chemical formula of the compound formed by two of the above elements is “BA”.​

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