An element has electronic configuration x,y such that x,y and xy all are prime numbers.Identify the element, state its symbol and draw the structure of its atom.

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Prime number: A number that is only divisible by itself and 1 is called a prime number.Example:2,3,5,7 etc.
Boron is having atomic number 5. It has 5 electrons as well. Hence the electronic configuration:2,3.
Where 2, 3, 23 all are prime numbers.(x=2, y=3, xy=23)
Symbol of boron is B.

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An element has electronic configuration x,y such that x,y and xy all are prime numbers.Identify the element, state its symbol and draw the structure of its atom.

Prime number: A number that is only divisible by itself and 1 is called a prime number.Example:2,3,5,7 etc.Boron is having atomic number 5. It has 5 electrons as well. Hence the electronic configuration:2,3.Where 2, 3, 23 all are prime numbers.(x=2, y=3, xy=23)Symbol of boron is B.

Prime number: A number that is only divisible by itself and 1 is called a prime number.Example:2,3,5,7 etc.
Boron is having atomic number 5. It has 5 electrons as well. Hence the electronic configuration:2,3.
Where 2, 3, 23 all are prime numbers.(x=2, y=3, xy=23)
Symbol of boron is B.