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

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question

An element, $Y$, undergoes the following reactions. $Y$ burns in $\text{O}_2$ to give a white solid, and this solid reacts with $\text{HCl(aq)}$ to produce a solution. When $\text{NaOH(aq)}$ is added, a white precipitate is formed, and this precipitate dissolves in excess $\text{NaOH(aq)}$ to make a solution. Which element could $Y$ be?

  • ANa
  • BMg
  • CAl
  • DP

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