Question

There is an element X with atomic number 16.
which of the following statement 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

Answer is A)It accepts electrons, as to since it electronic configuration is 16, it has 16 electrons, and in order to reach a stable state, the closest near octet is to have 18 electrons, hence it will receive 2 electrons from another element in order to get stable