An element X combines with oxygen to form an oxide XO. This oxide is e

1.	An element X combines with oxygen to form an oxide XO. This oxide is electrically conducting.(a) How many electrons would be there in the outermost shell of the element X ?(b) To which group of the periodic table does the element X belong ?(c) Write the formula of the compound formed when X reacts with chlorine.
Answer» (a) 2. (b) Group 2 . (c) XCl₂ .

An element X combines with oxygen to form an oxide XO. This oxide is electrically conducting.(a) How many electrons would be there in the outermost shell of the element X ?(b) To which group of the periodic table does the element X belong ?(c) Write the formula of the compound formed when X reacts with chlorine.

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(a) 2.

(b) Group 2 .