Three elements X, Y and Z are in the 3rd period of the periodic table. The oxides of X, Y and Z, respectively, are basic, amphoteric and acidic. The correct order of the atomic numbers of X, Y and Z is :
Solution
When we are moving from left to right in a
periodic table along with atomic number of atom acidic character of oxides also increases.
<br><br>$\therefore$ atomic number : X < Y < Z
<br><br>then acidic character : X < Y < Z
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Periodic Table and Periodicity · Topic: Periodic Trends
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