The formation of the oxide ion O^2-(g) requires first an exothermic and then an endothermic step as shown below

O_(g) + e^- = $$O_{(g)}^{-}$$ $$\Delta $$H^o = -142 kJmol^-1

$$O_{(g)}^{-}$$ + e^- = $$O_{(g)}^{2-}$$ $$\Delta $$H^o = 844 kJmol^-1

This because

According to the Periodic Law of elements, the variation in properties of elements is related to their

Which one of the following is an amphoteric oxide?

The reduction in atomic size with increase in atomic number is a characteristic of elements of