An element 'X' with electronic configuration (2, 8,21 combines separately with two radicals,

(NO3)- and (SO4)2-.

(i) Is 'X' a metal or a non-metal ? Write the nature of its oxide.

(ii) Write the formula of the compounds of 'X' formed by the combination of these radicals. Are these compounds covalent or electrovalent ?

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(i) X is a metal. Nature of its Basic.

(ii) X (NO3)2, XSO4

These compounds are Ionic/electrovalent.

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