An element with electronic configuration (2, 8, 2) would be ______________ in nature

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Solution

Group number is equal to the valence electrons.
Element with electronic configuration (2, 8, 2) has 2 valence electrons, hence it belongs to the 2nd group.
Elements of the 2nd group are alkali earth metals.
Therefore, the given element is metallic in nature.
Final Answer
An element with electronic configuration (2, 8, 2) would be metallic in nature.

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