(i) The outermost electronic configuration of the atom of an element is 3s^(2)3p^(3). Mention its position of the element in the long periodic table. (ii) Why is electron gain enthalpy of oxygen less than that of sulphur.

(i) The outermost electronic configuration of the atom of an element i

1.	(i) The outermost electronic configuration of the atom of an element is 3s^(2)3p^(3). Mention its position of the element in the long periodic table. (ii) Why is electron gain enthalpy of oxygen less than that of sulphur.
Answer» SOLUTION :(i) It is a p-block element. Hence its period no=principle quantum no. of the OUTERMOST shell=3 its group no=(total no. of ELECTRONS in s-and p-orbital)+10=2+3+10=15 (II) N/A