Question

An element X has the electronic configuration 2,8,8,2. On the basis of electronic configuration answer the following question
a) Does this element form an acidic or basic oxide?
b) Is it expected to be malleable and ductile or not?
c) Will this element displace hydrogen from dilute acids?
d) Is the element expected to be a good conductor of electricity or not?

Answer 1

Answer:

firstly name of the element is Calcium.(Ca)

a)basic oxide

b) yes it is malleable and ductile.

c) yes

d) yes it is good conductor of electricity as it is a metal.