Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 5 - Electron Configurations and the Periodic Table - Questions for Review and Thought - Applying Concepts - Page 240f: 123

Answer

XCl

Work Step by Step

The element X has only one electron in its outermost shell. It will loose the electron and form $X^{+}$ ion, which combines with $Cl^{-}$ ion to form XCl.
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