Question
Download Solution PDFThe element X having atomic number 16 is
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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 |
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