Question

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

a. radon

b. arsenic

c. carbon

d. neon

Short 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 $2$.

Step-by-step solution

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 $2$.