The electronic configuration of an element is 2, 8, 4. State its:(a) group and period in the Modern Periodic Table.(b) name and write its one physical property.
The given element’s electronic configuration is 2, 8, 4.This means that there are 14 electrons in this element.
(a) The element belongs to the 3rd period and 14th group.
(b) The element is Silicon (Si).
Properties: Silicon is a metalloid and has a melting point of 1410oC and is a poor conductor of electricity.
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