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Question
Answer the following in respect of element \[\ce{_16^32S}\].
- Give its electronic configuration.
- To which group and period does it belon?
- What is its valency?
- Is it a metal or a non-metal?
- Is it a reducing agent or an oxidising agent?
- Give its formula with hydrogen.
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Solution
- Electronic configuration of \[\ce{_16^32S}\] is 16 = 2, 8, 6.
- 16S atomic number 16 belongs to group 16 (VI A) and has 2 shells belongs to period 3.
- Valency of 16S is (8 − 6) = 2−.
- It is Non-metal.
- It is an oxidising agent as it accepts electrons to complete an octet.
- Formula with H2 is H2S (Hydrogen sulphide).
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