Two main-group elements are highlighted in the outline of the Periodic Table bel

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Two main-group elements are highlighted in the outline of the Periodic Table below: in the following table, if What can you say about these elements without knowing exactly which they are? Use that knowledge to answer the questions possible. mportant: do not try to figure out exactly which elements are marked, and then use your knowledge of the properties of each specific element. You don't nee to. You will also be marked wrong for any answer, correct or not, that can't be determined from the rough location of each marked element Table. Element X Which element is probably found in both positive and negativElmnt Y oxidation states? Can't say without more information. Element X The atoms of which element are more likely to be the catioElement Y in an ionic compound? Can't say without more information Element X Element Y Can't say without more information Which element probably releases more heat when it reacts with oxygen?

Explanation / Answer

1. Element Y Will have both positive and negative oxidation states Ex: Oxygen and Cl

2. Element X, since metals always exists as cations in ionic compounds

3. Element Y will produce more since Y is non metal

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