Question

There are six valence electrons in the M-shell of the atom of the element.Therefore this element belongs to:​

Answer 1

The element belongs to Group number 16 [For having 6 electrons in M-shell, the atom of element must have its K and L-shell completely filled. Therefore, the electronic configuration would be 2, 8, 6(K,L,M) . Hence, atomic number =16] and Period number 3 [Since the period number corresponds to the number of orbitals, the period number in this case is 3 (K,L,M)]

Additional information:-

The element is sulphur

Since, 2 more electrons are needed to complete the octet of outer shell. Hence, the valency is 2.

Answer 2

Answer:

belongs to p-block

Explanation:

there are 16 electrons

s- sulfur

p -block