Question

There is an element X with atomic number 16.Which of the following statements regrading the element is true . a) it accept electrons.
b) it donates electrons .
c) it is already in its stable configuration.
d) The element is Phosphorus
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Answer 1

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The element is SULPHUR.

It accepts electrons is the true statement.

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Answer 2

it's electronic configuration is 2,8,6.

since the nearest inert gas configuration is 18 (2,8,8)

so it accepts electron to achieve stable octet electronic configuration.

so option (a). is correct