(C) A metal 'M' has electronic configuration 2, 8, 2. Find the formula of its 12] a. Hydroxide b. Phosphate

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M = 2 . 8 . 2

Valence Electron of M = 2

M ==> M⁺² + 2 e⁻

a. M⁺² + OH⁻ ==> M(OH)₂

b. M⁺² + PO₄⁻³ ==> M₃(PO₄)₂

Nertila answered Nov 3, 2022

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