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Chapter 8, Problem 138P(choose chapter or problem)
One allotropic form of an element X is a colorless crystalline solid. The reaction of X with an excess amount of oxygen produces a colorless gas. This gas dissolves in water to yield an acidic solution. Choose one of the following elements that matches X:
(a) sulfur
(b) phosphorus
(c) carbon
(d) boron
(e) silicon
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QUESTION:
One allotropic form of an element X is a colorless crystalline solid. The reaction of X with an excess amount of oxygen produces a colorless gas. This gas dissolves in water to yield an acidic solution. Choose one of the following elements that matches X:
(a) sulfur
(b) phosphorus
(c) carbon
(d) boron
(e) silicon
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One allotropic form of an element X is a colorless crystalline solid. The reaction of X with an excess amount of oxygen produces a colorless gas. This gas dissolves in water to yield an acidic solution. We need to choose one of the following elements that matches X.
(a) sulfur
(b) phosphorus
(c) carbon
(d) boron
(e) silicon