Question

Name the element that has a full s and p orbital in the second period.

Answer 1

Answer: Neon

Explanation: The second period involves elements with n =2 i.e. the elements have electrons in second shell. The element with filled s and p orbitals will have outer electronic configuration
`2s^22p^6`

Thus the element with filled orbital will be a noble gas. It will have total of 10 electrons and the element will be neon with complete outer electronic configuration will be:

`1s^22s^22p^6`