Question

the electronic configuration of element X is 2,8,6
a) what is the group never of element number of element X in the periodic table
b)what is the period number of element X in the periodic table
c)what is the number of valence electrons in an atom of x?
d) what is the valence of x?
e)Is it a metal or non metal?​

Answer 1

a) It belongs to group number 16.

b) It belongs to the 3rd period.

c) Number of valence electron is 6.

d) Valence of X is 2.

e) Sulphur is a non metal.