An Element That Has the Valence Electron Configuration 4s²4p⁴ Belongs

question 124

Multiple Choice

An element that has the valence electron configuration 4s²4p⁴ belongs to which period and group?

• A) period 4; group 16
• B) period 4; group 6
• C) period 4; group 8
• D) period 5; group 6
• E) period 5; group 18

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Definitions:

Ejaculate Proteins

Proteins found in semen that play various roles in reproduction, including sperm protection, fertilization, and modulation of female reproductive physiology.

Polygyny

A mating system where males mate (or attempt to mate) with multiple females.

Sperm Cheaply

Refers to the biological concept that producing sperm involves lower physiological cost compared to egg production, affecting reproductive strategies.

Fertilize Many Females

A reproductive strategy used by some males in a species to increase their chances of passing on their genes by mating with multiple females.