Question

Valency of an element X whose atomic number is 16 will be

(A) 6 +

(B) 2 -

(C) 6-

(D) 2+​

Answer 1

Answer:

(A) 6 + the correct answer

Answer 2

Answer:

B) 2-

Explanation:

The electronic configuration of element X is 2,8,6 so it can accept two electrons.

After it gains two electrons the no. of negative charge exceeds the no. of positive charge.