Where would you locate the element with electronic configuration 2, 8 in the modern periodic table?
A. Group 8
B. Group 2
C. Group 18
D. Group 10
Answer:C
Where would you locate the element with electronic configuration 2, 8 in the modern periodic table?
A. Group 8 B. Group 2 C. Group 18 D. Group 10
Explanation: The element with electronic configuration 2, 8 has an octet configuration, so it must be an inert gas, i.e., neon, which is placed in group 18.