Question

The atomic number of an element is 16. Predict
(i) the number of valence electrons in its atom
(ii) its valency
(iii) its group number
(iv) whether it is a metal or a non-metal (v) the nature of oxide formed by it
(vi) the formula of its chloride

Answer 1

1. 6 valence electrons

2. 6

3. Group 16

4. Non metal

5. Acidic

6. SCl2

The element is sulphur

Answer 2

6

2

16

non metal

acidic

SoCl2

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