An element $A$ has an atomic number $16$. To which group and period does it belong?

The atomic number of $Na$ and $Mg$ is $11$ and $12$ respectively and they belong to the same period.
$(a)$ Which one would have smaller atomic size?
$(b)$ Which one would be more electropositive?
$(c)$ To which group would each one belong?

Which of the following sets of elements is written in the order of their increasing metallic character?

Atomic radii of the elements of the second period are given below :

Period $II$ elements	$B$	$Be$	$O$	$N$	$Li$	$C$
Atomic radius $(pm)$	$88$	$111$	$66$	$74$	$152$	$77$

$(i)$ Arrange them in decreasing order of their atomic radii.
$(ii)$ Are the elements now arranged in the pattern of a period in the Periodic Table?
$(iii)$ Which elements have the largest and the smallest atoms?
$(iv)$ How does the atomic radius change as you go from left to right in a period?

Four elements $P, Q, R$ and $S$ have atomic numbers $12, 13, 14$ and $15$ respectively.
Answer the following questions giving reasons:
$(i)$ What is the valency of $Q$?
$(ii)$ Classify these elements as metals and non-metals.
$(iii)$ Which of these elements will form the most basic oxide?

Why does the basic character decrease along a period? Give reasons.