(i) An element has an atomic number 16. State (a) the period to which

1.	(i) An element has an atomic number 16. State (a) the period to which it belongs. (b) the number of valence electronš. (c) whether it is a metal or non-metal. (ii) Within a Group where would you expect to find the element with: (a) The greatest metallic character? (b) The largest atomic size?
Answer» (i) (a) 3rd period (b) Six electrons (c) Non-metal (ii) (a) At the bottom of the group. (b) At the bottom of the group.

(i) An element has an atomic number 16. State (a) the period to which it belongs. (b) the number of valence electronš. (c) whether it is a metal or non-metal. (ii) Within a Group where would you expect to find the element with: (a) The greatest metallic character? (b) The largest atomic size?

Answer»

(i) (a) 3rd period

(b) Six electrons

(ii) (a) At the bottom of the group.

(b) At the bottom of the group.