Question

The electronic configuration of an element 'x' is 2,8,6. To which group and period of the modern perodic table does 'x' belong. State it valency and justify ypur answer in each case

Answer 1

The element is Sulphur.

It belongs to group 16.

It belongs to period 3.

Thank you.

Answer 2

the element is sulphur .

it belongs to 16 th group

it belongs to 3 rd period

and 6 valence Electrons