An element of atomic weight $40$ has $2, 8, 8, 2$ as the electronic configuration. Which one of the following statements regarding this element is not correct?

  • A
    It belongs to $II$ group of the periodic table.
  • B
    It has $20$ neutrons.
  • C
    The formula of its oxide is $MO_2$.
  • D
    It belongs to $4^{th}$ period of the periodic table.

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Match the properties of elements given in List-$I$ with List-$II$.
List-$I$ List-$II$
$(1)$ Active non-metal with high electron gain enthalpy. $(A)$ $Na$
$(2)$ Soft metal with low ionization enthalpy. $(B)$ $Sb$
$(3)$ Metalloid that forms ${M_2}{O_3}$ type oxide. $(C)$ $He$
$(4)$ Chemically inert gas. $(D)$ $Cl$

Count the number of properties which have higher value for '$O$' atom than that of '$S$': Ionisation potential, Electron affinity, Covalent radius, Electronegativity.

Which of the following statements is/are wrong?

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Which one of the following is an incorrect statement?

As we go from left to right in period $2$ of the periodic table,the gram atomic volume of the elements:

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