An element X belongs to the second period and group 16 of
the periodic table. a) Identify the element. b) Is it a metal or nonmetal ?
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a) The name of element is Oxygen.
b) Element X is a non-metal.
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Answer:
a) It is oxygen.
b) It is a non-metal.
Explanation:
a) Since it belongs to group 16, it has 6 valence electrons in its outermost shell. Since it belongs to period 2, it has 2 shells.
Electronic configuration= 2,6
Atomic number=8
Thus, it is oxygen.
b) Oxygen is a non-metal
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