Question

find out the valency of an element 'X' having atomic number 16.

Answer 1

Hi there !!

We are given the atomic number of the element as 16.

We know that atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons.

Also ,

No: of protons = No : of electrons

No: of electrons = 16

Electronic configuration = 2 , 8 , 6

SO , valency = 2
The element here is Sulphur

Answer 2

Answer:

16=2,8,6

So,the valency of the element is 2