Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question

Elements D and E are each in Period 3. Element D has the smallest atomic radius in Period 3. Only two elements in Period 3 have a melting point lower than that of element E. When elements D and E react together, they form compound L. Which compound might L be?

  • A$\text{MgCl}_2$
  • B$\text{MgS}$
  • C$\text{Na}_2\text{S}$
  • D$\text{PCl}_3$

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