Question

(c) If the atomic number of one molecule of the compound is 50 and the number of

protons in X, Y and Z is 3p+2, p and p+2 respectively. Identify X, Y and Z.


///The Formula is XYZ3

Answer 1

Compound Calcium Carbonate

X=Ca Y=C Z=O

With formula CCaO3

Step-by-step explanation:

(3p+2)+(p)+3(p+2)= 50

7p+8=50

7p=42

p=6 (carbon)

(3p+2)=(calcium)

(P+2)= (oxygen)