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The transition metal (x) wich is cobalt and has 12 isotopes: (1) Determine the group of the element (x)in the periodic table. (2) Write the chemical formula of the sulphide of the element (x) in its most stable oxidation state.

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Here is the answer:
(1) Cobalt (Co) belongs to Group 9 (VIIIb) of the periodic table, also known as the transition metals.
(2) The most stable oxidation state of cobalt is +2. Therefore, the chemical formula of cobalt sulfide in its most stable oxidation state is CoS.


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