Which of the five atoms can be described by the following properties: Relative atomic mass is greater than 30 but less than 40, it has odd atomic number and forms a unipositive ion in solution?
- T
- W
- X
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Y
- Z
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
Y = 19 protons, 19 electrons and 20 neutrons.
Y has electronic configuration 2, 8, 8, 1. Hence, it has one valence electron in the outer shell (Valency of +1).
Mass number = protons + neutrons
= 19 + 20
= 39.