Question

i)One atom present in second period and 16th group. Write the name, and<br />electronic configuration of this element.<br />ii)Why carbon is called a versatile elements?<br />Snigdha took sulphur powder on a spatula and heated it.<br />She collected the gasevolved by inverting a test tube over<br />it, as shown in figure below.<br />(a) What will be the action of gas on<br />(i) dry litmus paper?<br />(ii) moist litmus paper?<br />(b) Write a balanced chemical equation for the<br />reaction taking place.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) Name of the Element is Oxygen.

Electronic Configuration:- 1s^2 ,2s^2, 2p^4. or 2,6.

2) Carbon is called a versatile compound because it shows the property of catenation in which it can form multiple C-C bonds. It is also very abundant in the nature and forms multiple covalent bonds.