An element 'X' belongs to third period and second group of the Modern Periodic Table.
(i) Write its electronic configuration.
(ii) Is it a metal or non-metal? Why?
(iii) Write the formula of the compound formed when 'X' reacts with an element
(a) Y of electronic configuration 2, 6 and (b) Z with electronic configuration 2, 8, 7.

Explanation

(i) Electronic Configuration - 2,8,2.
(ii) Metal, as it can easily lose electrons (from outer most orbit)
(iii)