Please answer these questions!

Explain which group an element with the electron configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d1 4s2 belongs to.

Sugar is dissolved in water. which is the solute? sugar neither both water

Which of these statements best explains why space exploration should be encouraged? it prepares humans to live without oxygen. it dispel myths about objects in space. it prevents comets and asteroids from striking earth. it creates technology to absorb harmful radiations in space.