john1218
john1218 john1218
  • 01-01-2017
  • Chemistry
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in the formula XBr3, the symbol x could represent the element, A.Al B.Mg C.H or D.S

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mpanderla95
mpanderla95 mpanderla95
  • 02-01-2017
Well, by looking at the periodic table and determining the ionic charge or combining capacity for these individual options, we can see that A. Aluminum is the only one that will form a cation, after donating a total of 3 electrons to that of Bromine, resulting in the compound of AlBr3. Al has a charge of +3 after giving its 3 valence electrons to Bromine.
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