Question

An element has its electron configuration as 2,8,4. Now answer the following questions.1) Which group and period does this element belong to ?
2) Which block does this element belong to and with which of the following element/s would this element resemble? (Atomic numbers are given in the brackets) -Al(13), P(15), Ge(32), Ne(10)​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) group 14 and Period 3

2)The element is a metalloid; Ge(32) as it is also a metalloid

Answer 2

Explanation:

1) the element belongs to 3rd period and group 14

2) the element belongs to p block the element resembles Ge(32)