Question

There is an element x with atomic number 16.which of the following statements regarding the element is true?

(a)It accepts electrons
(b)It donates electrons
(c)It is already in its stable configuration
(d)The element is phosphorus

Answer 1

HEYA MATE,
here is your answer
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Only 1 statement is true for the element with (Z=16).
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The element accepts electrons.
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Hence, correct answer for your question is $\bf\color{blue}\textit{statement\:A)}$.
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Hope this helps!!!!!

Answer 2

Element 16 is is sulfur. Sulfur is in the 3rd period and the 16th group on the Periodic Table of the Elements.

The period and group of an element can be found in the Periodic Table of the Elements.

The Atomic Number is the element’s number of electrons and protons.

The Periods are the rows of the Periodic Table.

The Groups are the columns of the Periodic Table.

Where does element 16 reside in the Periodic Table, and then what Row (Period), and Column (Group).