6. The chloride of an unknown element, X, is a liquid at 20 °C. This chloride reacts with water, giving off white fumes and leaving an acidic solution. i Does element X belong to Group 1, Group 2 or Group 15 of the Periodic Table? The chloride of an unknown element Y is a solid at 20 °C. This chloride does not react with water but dissolves to give a neutral solution. Does element Y belong to Group 1, Group 14 or Group 16 of the Periodic Table? ii What type of reaction takes place between X and water? iii Identify the white fumes given off when X reacts with water.

6. The chloride of an unknown element, X, is a liquid at 20 °C. This chloride reacts with water, giving off white fumes and leaving an acidic solution. i Does element X belong to Group 1, Group 2 or Group 15 of the Periodic Table? The chloride of an unknown element Y is a solid at 20 °C. This chloride does not react with water but dissolves to give a neutral solution. Does element Y belong to Group 1, Group 14 or Group 16 of the Periodic Table? ii What type of reaction takes place between X and water? iii Identify the white fumes given off when X reacts with water.

Chemistry: Principles and Practice

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Chapter20: Chemistry Of Hydrogen, Elements In Group 3a Through 6a, And The Noble Gases

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