Q.
(A), (B) and (C) are elements in the third short period. Oxide of (A) is ionic, that of (B) is amphoteric and of (C) a giant molecule. (A), (B) and (C) have atomic number in the order :
2790
194
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
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Solution:
A, B and C are magnesium, aluminium and silicon. Magnesium forms ionic oxide, (MgO) aluminium forms amphoteric oxide, (Al2O3) and silicon forms a giant molecule (SiO2).