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

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question

X and Y are two elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table. Element X conducts electricity better than element Y. Element Y has a melting point that is higher than that of element X. Which formula is a compound made from element X and element Y?

  • A$\text{MgS}$
  • B$\text{Mg}_2\text{Si}$
  • C$\text{NaCl}$
  • D$\text{SiCl}_4$

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