The atomic number of an element Y is 16.(a) What must an atom of Y do to achieve the nearest inert gas electron arrangement?
(b) Which inert gas is nearest to Y?


(a) An atom of Y must accept 2 electrons to achieve the nearest inert gas electron arrangement (2, 8, 8).

(b) Argon is the inert gas nearest to Y.

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