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An element Z has atomic number 16. Answer the following questions on Z:
Is Z a metal or a non-metal?

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The atomic number of Z is 16. Its electronic configuration is 2,8,6. To get rather stable configuration it is easy for Z to gain 2 electrons rather than losing 6 electrons. So, Z is a non metal.

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