Question

Element P has atomic number 19. To which group and
period, does P belong ? Is it a metal or a non-metal?
Why?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Element P whose atomic number is 19 is potassium and its electronic configuration is 2,8,8,1

Explanation:

Metal have 1 or 2 or 3 Valence electrons in their outermost shell(Valence shell) Therefore potasium is metal

It belong to period 4 and group 1or IA(alkali group)