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

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question

Elements J and K combine to make compound L. Both J and K are elements in Period 3. J has the smallest atomic radius among the Period 3 elements. In Period 3, only two elements have a melting point below that of K. 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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