An element placed in 2nd Group and 3rd Period of the Periodic Table, burns in presence of oxygen to form a basic oxide

An element placed in 2nd Group and 3rd Period of the Periodic Table, burns in presence of oxygen to form a basic oxide.

  1. Identify the element.
  2. Write the electronic configuration.
  3. Write a balanced equation when it burns in the presence of air.
  4. Write a balanced equation when this oxide is dissolved in water.
  5. Draw the electron dot structure for the formation of this oxide.

Answer:

  1. Magnesium (Mg)
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