Question

An element X belongs to group 14 and $2^{\text{nd}}$ period of the periodic table. Its atomic number will be:

• A. Six
• B. Fourteen
• C. Seven
• D. Fifteen

Answer 1

The correct option is A Six

The element belong to group 14, so it has four electrons in its valence shell. Since it is present in $2^{\text{nd}}$ period it has two shells. Therefore, the electronic configuration of the element will be 2, 4. Hence, atomic number of the element is six.