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A mystery element has 18 protons. Which one of the following statements is true about the element?
o
A. The element belongs in row 2 of the periodic table and is classified as a halogen.
O
B. The element belongs in row 3 of the periodic table and is classified as a noble gas.
O
C. The element belongs in row 4 of the periodic table and is classified as an alkali metal.
D. The element belongs in row 5 of the periodic table and is classified as an alkaline earth metal.

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

Elements in a group are determined by the number of valence electrons

Elements in a period are determined by the number of electrons shell

The electronic configuration of the element is

2,8,8

the number of valence electron is 8 that means it is in Group 8/O

the number of electron shell is 3 that means it is in period (row) 3

Group 8/O elements are called Noble gases

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