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The atomic number of an element Y is 16.(a) What must an atom of Y do to achieve the nearest inert gas electron arrangement ?(b) Which inert gas is nearest to Y ? |
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Answer» (a) A n atom of Y a ccepts 2 electrons to achieve the nearest inert gas electron arrangement (2, 8, 8). (b) Argon |
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