The element X having atomic number 16 is

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Answer 1

The correct answer is a non-metal.

Key Points

The element with atomic number 16 is Sulfur (S).
Sulfur is a non-metal that is found in the third period and group 16 of the periodic table.
It is a yellow, odorous solid that is insoluble in water.
Sulfur is a non-metal because it does not have the characteristic properties of metals, such as luster, conductivity, and malleability.

Additional InformationHere is a table of the elements in the periodic table, classified by their properties:

Property	Metals	Metalloids	Non-metals
Luster	Shiny	Can be shiny or dull	Dull
Conductivity	Good conductor of heat and electricity	Poor conductor of heat and electricity	Poor conductor of heat and electricity
Malleability	Can be hammered into thin sheets	Can be hammered into thin sheets, but not as easily as metals	Brittle and cannot be hammered into thin sheets