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3 marksStructure and Bonding

CSEC Chemistry · January 2017 · Paper 2 · Question 4(c)(ii)

Elements W and X react to form a compound. Their electronic configurations are W: 2,7 and X: 2,8,2.

Suggest whether the resulting compound will dissolve in water. Explain your answer.

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