A shortened form of the Periodic Table is shown below. Use it to answer questions (a) and (b)
(a) Which of the elements represented as A to E in the table, above is:
(i) transition metal;
(ii) an alkaline earth meta
(iii) the least reactive;
(iv) the most electronegative?
(b)(i) What type of bond would exist in a compound formed when element D reacts with oxygen?
(ii) Write the formula of the compound formed in (b)(i) above.
Explanation
(a) (i) E
(ii) D
(iii) A
(iv) B
(b)(i) Electrovalent bond
(ii) DO.