1. (a) The atomic number of the given element is 2 + 8 + 7(= 17). (b) It would be chemically similar to fluorine [F(9)] because its electronic configuration is 2, 7.

    (a) The atomic number of the given element is 2 + 8 + 7(= 17).
    (b) It would be chemically similar to fluorine [F(9)] because its electronic configuration is 2, 7.

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  2. Elements in the same column or group as fluorine form acidic oxides and have seven electrons in their outermost shells and have valency of one.

    Elements in the same column or group as fluorine form acidic oxides and have seven electrons in their outermost shells and have valency of one.

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  3. Elements in the same column or group as boron have valency of three and have three valence electrons.

    Elements in the same column or group as boron have valency of three and have three valence electrons.

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  4. (a) Neon (2, 8) (b) Magnesium (c) Silicon (2, 8, 4) (d) Boron (2, 3) (e) Carbon (2, 4)

    (a) Neon (2, 8)
    (b) Magnesium
    (c) Silicon (2, 8, 4)
    (d) Boron (2, 3)
    (e) Carbon (2, 4)

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  5. (b) X elements from compound XCl2 which is most likely formed compound as magnesium because of having the same valency whereas the rest of other elements as Na, Al and Si don't match the valence electron to that of X.

    (b) X elements from compound XCl2 which is most likely formed compound as magnesium because of having the same valency whereas the rest of other elements as Na, Al and Si don’t match the valence electron to that of X.

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