Q. 4.92 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Give the group and period numbers of each of the following elements: $(4.2)$

a. radon

b. arsenic

c. carbon

d. neon

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

a. The group is $18\left(8A\right)$ and the period number is $6$. 

b. The group is $15\left(5A\right)$ and the period number is $4$. 

c. The group is $14\left(4A\right)$ and the period number is $2$. 

d. The group is $18\left(8A\right)$ and the period number is $2$. 

Part (a) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the group and period numbers of radon.

Part (a) step 2: Explanation

Radon (Rn)  in the group that is $18\left(8A\right)$ and period is $6$. 

Part (b) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the group and period numbers of arsenic.

Part (b) step 2: Explanation

Arsenic (As) in the group that is  $15\left(5A\right)$and period is $4$.

Part (c) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the group and period numbers of carbon.

Part (c) step 2: Explanation

Carbon (c) in the group that is $14\left(4A\right)$ and period  is $2$. 

Part (d) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the group and period numbers of neon.

Part (d) step 2: Explanation

Neon (Ne) in the group that is $18\left(8A\right)$ and period  is $2$.