Chapter 6, Problem 33A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A simplified periodic table needs to be sketched labeling the alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, transition metals, inner transition metals, noble gases and halogens.

Concept introduction:

A periodic table consists of groups and periods. The horizontal rows are termed as period and the vertical rows are termed as groups. The elements with similar properties are placed together in a group.

Answer to Problem 33A

The simplified periodic table is shown below and the alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, transition metals, inner transition metals, noble gases and halogens are labeled in the periodic table.

Group 17

Alkali metals are placed in group 1, alkaline earth metals are placed in group 2, transition metals are placed in between group 3-12, inner transition metals consist of lanthanides and actinides, noble gases are placed in group 17 and halogens are placed in group 18.

Explanation of Solution

The periodic table is divided into alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, transition metals, inner transition metals, noble gases and halogens.

Group 1 and 2 are included in the s-block. Group 1 consists of Alkali metals and Group 2 consists of Alkaline earth metals.

Group 3-12 are included in the d-block. This block consists of transitions metals.

Group 13-18 are included in the p-block. Group 17 consists of halogens and group 18 consists of Nobel gases.

F-block includes the lanthanides and the actinides. These are called the inner transition elements.

The simplified periodic table is shown below:

Conclusion

The simplified periodic table is shown below labeling the alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, transition metals, inner transition metals, noble gases and halogens.