An element placed in 2nd Group and 3rd Period of the Periodic Table, burns in presence of oxygen to form a basic oxide.
- Identify the element.
- Write the electronic configuration.
- Write a balanced equation when it burns in the presence of air.
- Write a balanced equation when this oxide is dissolved in water.
- Draw the electron dot structure for the formation of this oxide.
Answer:
- Magnesium (Mg)