a)
Interpretation:Symbol and
Concept introduction:The atomic number is the total number of protons present in the nucleus.
Radioactive elements are those elements that break down into different elements by release of energy.All elements in the periodic table after atomic number 83 are radioactive.
Noble gases are present in group 18 of the modern periodic table.Noble gases are those elements that are almost chemically inert means they don’t participate in the
b)
Interpretation:Symbol and group number of the period 5 transition element whose atoms have the fewest protons should be determined.
Concept introduction:In a periodic table, elements that are present in columns are called groups. There is total of 18 groups in the modern periodic table and each group has a separate group number.
In the modern periodic table, group number 3 to group number 12 are called transition
c)
Interpretation:Symbol and atomic number of first metallic chalcogen should be determined.
Concept introduction:In a periodic table, elements that are present in columns are called groups. There is total of 18 groups in the modern periodic table and each group has a separate group number.
Group 16 elements in the modern periodic table are called chalcogens.This group is also called oxygen family.
d)
Interpretation:Symbol and the number of protons of the period 4 alkali metal atom should be determined.
Concept introduction:In a periodic table, elements that are present in columns are called groups. There is total of 18 groups in the modern periodic table and each group has a separate group number.
Group 1 elements in modern periodic table are known as alkali metals.Alkali metals lose their one valence electron to form ionic compounds. Due to this property, they are very reactive.
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