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An element 'Y' is in II period and group 16 of the periodic table.

Answer the following questions:

(a) Is it a metal or a non-metal?

(b) Write the valence electrons present in the element Y.

(c) What is its valency?

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(a) Electronic configuration of Y is [2, 6]. Hence, it is a non-metal.

(b) 6

(c) Valency of Y = 8 - 6 = 2 as it needs 2 more electrons to complete its octet and attain a stable configuration.

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