Multiple choice The hydroxide of the element belonging to period 3 and group 13 will be an alkali acidic in nature basic in nature amphoteric in nature neutral Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The element in question is aluminium as it has the electronic configuration 2, 8, 3. This metal is amphoteric in nature; it reacts with both acids and alkalis. Hence, its oxide and hydroxide are amphoteric in nature.