An element X which is a yellow solid at room temperature shows catenation and allotropy. X forms two oxides which are also formed during the thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate crystals and are the major air pollutants.
An element X which is a yellow solid at room temperature shows catenation and allotropy. X forms two oxides which are also formed during the thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate crystals and are the major air pollutants.
(a) Identify the element X
Ans. Sulphur
(b) Write the electronic configuration of X
Ans. 2, 8, 6
(c) Write the balanced chemical equation for the thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate crystals?
Ans.2FeSO4 → Fe2O3 +SO2 + SO3
(d) What would be the nature (acidic/ basic) of oxides formed?
Ans. Oxides of Sulphur are acidic in nature.
(e) Locate the position of the element in the Modern Periodic Table.
Ans. Group 16, Period 3
