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An atom A is in period 3 and group 16(VI A) of the periodic table. Which of the following statements is correct?
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It is a non-metal.
💡 Explanation:
The mentioned element should have 3 shells and 6 valence electrons in the outermost shell. It must gain two electrons to attain a stable electronic configuration of 8 electrons in the outermost shell. Such elements which tend to gain one or more electrons are non-metals, so the mentioned element must be a non-metal.