The element 'M' has an atomic number 11.
(a) What is it's electronic configuration?
(b) Which group does 'M' belong to?
(c) Is 'M' a metal or a non-metal?
(d) Write the formula of its chloride.
Atomic number of M = 11
(i) Electronic configuration: 2, 8, 1
(ii) Since the valence shell contains 1 electron, it belongs to group 1.
(iii) M is a metal.
(iv) The formula of its chloride is MCl.