Question

The atomic number of an element Y is 16.
(a) What must an atom of Y do to achieve the nearest inert gas electron arrangement?
(b) Which inert gas is nearest to Y?

Answer 1

Explanation:

(a) Y(Sulphur) have to gain 2electron to achieve the nearest gas electron arrangement.

(b) Ar(Argon) is the nearest inert gas to Y