Chapter 6, Problem 56A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The metal with electronic configuration [Ne] 3s²3p¹ needs to be identified. Also, the group, period and block needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

A periodic table consists of groups and periods. The horizontal rows are termed as periods and the vertical rows are termed as groups. The elements with similar properties are placed together in a group. The elements are also located according to their respective blocks like s, p, d or f block

Answer to Problem 56A

The metal with electronic configuration [Ne] 3s² 3p¹ is Aluminium (Al). Aluminium is located in group 13 and period 3 and in the p-block.

Explanation of Solution

The metal with electronic configuration [Ne] 3s² 3p¹is found to be located in the p-block in the third period. According to the given configuration the metal has three valence electrons, therefore, it is located in group 13.

Therefore, the metal is Aluminium (Al).

Conclusion

The required metal is Aluminium (Al). It is located in p-block in the third period and belongs to group 13.