an auto of an element has 17 protons in its nucleus. a) write the electronic configuration of the atom. b)to what period and group does the element belong

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Explanation:

electronic configuration 1s²,2s,²2p^6,3s²3p^6,4s^1

as it has one electron in its valence shell so it is the member of group 1A(ALKALI METALS)  and the number of shells is 4 so it is in period 4

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explanation:

let the different atoms be x and y. each with four protons and same mass will be represented as follows.

mass number is number of protons + number of neutrons.

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since, it is given that one has a negative charge while the other is neutral. therefore, there will be increase in number of protons and the atom will be represented as follows.

according to periodic table, mass number of beryllium is 9 and it has atomic number 4 so, the atoms will be and .  

the protons and neutrons will be located inside the nucleus whereas the electrons will be revolving around the nucleus.