It has variable valency and is a member of the Oxygen family (group 16).

CBSE Sample Question Paper, Class 10 Science Term 2 Question 1 - (It has variable valency and is a member of the Oxygen family (group 16).)

8 Choose an element from period 3 of modern periodic table that matches the description given below in each instance. Give reason for your choice.
c. It has variable valency and is a member of the Oxygen family (group 16).

Ans : c. Sulphur
Reason: it forms oxides SO₂ and SO₃