An element X which is a yellow solid at room temperature shows catenation and allotropy. X forms two oxides which are also formed during the thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate crystals and are the major air pollutants. (a) Identify the element X (b) Write the electronic configuration of X (c) Write the balanced chemical equation for the thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate crystals? (d) What would be the nature (acidic/ basic) of oxides formed? Locate the position of the element in the Modern Periodic Table
ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
- Soln:
- Element X is Sulphur
- 2,8,6
- 2FeSO4 Fe2O3+SO2+SO3
- Sulphur oxides are acidic in nature
- Group 16 Period 3