Chemistry
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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Answer
(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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