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The atomic number of an element is 16. predict
1) The number of valence electrons in its atom.
2) Its valency.
3) Its group number
4) Whether it is a metal or a non metal.
5) The nature of oxide formed by it.
6) The formula of its chloride.

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The electronic configuration of S (16) is 2, 8,6
(1) 6
(2) 2
(3) 16
(4) Non-metal
(5) Acidic oxide
(6) `SCI_2` is a formula of its chloride.
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