Question

An element has electronic configuration as 2 8 8 2
name the above element

Answer 1

Answer: The above element is calcium.

Explanation: Add the no. of electrons in each cell to get the atomic number of the element. Here 2+8+8+2 =>20 Atomic number of this element is 20. Atomic number of calcium is also 20. Hence the element is calcium.

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Answer 2

Answer:

the element is calcium