What element has the electron configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p2?

Count the number of electrons = 2+2+6+2+2= 14

So, it must be SILICON.

the potential energy of the reactants is 200j.

from the energy diagram, the energy of the product formed is 350j; this means that, this reaction is an endothermic reaction, because it absorbs energy from its environment.

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