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

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question

X and Y are elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table. • The oxide of X is solid at room temperature, and this oxide has a giant structure. • The chloride of X does not react with water. • Argon is the only Period 3 element with a melting point lower than that of Y. What might the formula of a compound made between elements X and Y be?

  • A$\text{Al}_2\text{S}_3$
  • B$\text{MgS}$
  • C$\text{NaCl}$
  • D$\text{PCl}_5$

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