Chapter 6.2, Problem 12LC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Four classes in which elements can be sorted are to be determined.

Concept Introduction :

The periodic table is a columnar structure that organizes different elements into groups based on how they behave. The elements in the periodic table of today are ordered according to the periodic law. The elements are organized in the modern periodic table in increasing order of their atomic number.

Answer to Problem 12LC

Flour classes are: s-block, p-block, d-block, and f-block

Explanation of Solution

The elements can be four classes: s-block, p-block, d-block, and f-block.Based on which subshell the last electron entered, the elements are sorted.The s-block includes 1A, 2A, and helium. The p-block includes 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, and 8A. The d-block includes transition elements, and the f-block includes inner transition elements.

Thus, the elements can be sorted into s-block, p-block, d-block, and f-block.