Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemical bonding

Chemical bonding — practice question

Elements $X$ and $Y$ are both in period three. If the chloride of $X$ is put into water, it reacts and produces a solution of $\text{pH }2$. If the chloride of $Y$ is put into water, it dissolves and produces a solution of $\text{pH }7$. Which statement accounts for these observations?

  • ABoth chlorides hydrolyse in water.
  • B$X$ is phosphorus and $Y$ is aluminium.
  • C$X$ is silicon and $Y$ is sodium.
  • D$X$ is sodium and $Y$ is phosphorus.

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