An atom with $3$ protons and $4$ neutrons will have a valency of:

One electron is present in the outermost shell of the atom of an element $X$. What would be the nature and value of charge on the ion formed if this electron is removed from the outermost shell?

Name any two noble gases.

The electron distribution in an aluminium atom is

Sulphur dioxide $(SO_{2})$ is a colourless,pungent-smelling gas and is a major air pollutant.
$(a)$ Write the electronic configuration of its constituent elements,sulphur and oxygen.
(Given: $_{16}^{32}S, _{8}^{16}O)$
$(b)$ Write the valency of sulphur and oxygen.
$(c)$ Are sulphur and oxygen isotopes of the same element? Explain your answer.

The electronic configuration of an element $X$ is $2, 8, 2$.
$(a)$ Find the number of electrons present in the atom of element $X$.
$(b)$ Write the atomic number.
$(c)$ Is this element $X$ a metal or a non-metal?
$(d)$ Find out the valency of the element $X$.