Where would you locate the element with electronic configuration 2,8 in the Modern Periodic Table?

Group 8

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Group 2

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Group 18

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Group 10

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Solution

The correct option is C
Group 18

The Noble gases have their place in Group 18 (8A) in the Periodic Table. The Noble gases have their octet full and are inert as they don't react with other elements.

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(a) State modern periodic law.

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(e) Name the scientist who prepared the modern periodic table.

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