Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
State the similarities and dissimilarities in the electronic configuration of following pair of electrons.
Na and Cs.
Concept Introduction:
The current form of periodic table (also known as modern periodic table) contains horizontal rows known as periods and vertical column known as groups.
In each group the elements of similar properties or trend in properties are arranged based on electronic configuration.
There are total seven periods in periodic table and eighteen groups.
(b)
Interpretation:
State the similarities and dissimilarities in the electronic configuration of following pair of electrons.
O and Te.
Concept Introduction:
The current form of periodic table (also known as modern periodic table) contains horizontal rows known as periods and vertical column known as groups.
In each group the elements of similar properties or trend in properties are arranged based on electronic configuration.
There are total seven periods in periodic table and eighteen groups.
(c)
Interpretation:
State the similarities and dissimilarities in the electronic configuration of following pair of electrons.
C and Ge.
Concept Introduction:
The current form of periodic table (also known as modern periodic table) contains horizontal rows known as periods and vertical column known as groups.
In each group the elements of similar properties or trend in properties are arranged based on electronic configuration.
There are total seven periods in periodic table and eighteen groups.
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