If X Can Represent the Chemical Symbol of Any Element

question 59

Multiple Choice

If X can represent the chemical symbol of any element in the periodic table, then X represents an isotope of

• A) calcium.
• B) uranium.
• C) niobium.
• D) lead.

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Definitions:

Chlorine

A chemical element with symbol Cl and atomic number 17, known for its strong oxidizing properties and use as a disinfectant.

Lewis Dot Structure

A diagrammatic method to represent the valence electrons of atoms within a molecule, indicating the bonding between atoms and the lone pairs of electrons.

Covalent Bonding

The chemical bonding between atoms through the sharing of electron pairs to achieve stability.

2-Electron Bonding

A type of chemical bond involving the sharing of two electrons between atoms, commonly known as a covalent bond.