An element has the electronic configuration $1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^4$. Predict its period,group,and block.

  • A
    Period = $3^{rd}$,block = $p$,group = $16$
  • B
    Period = $5^{th}$,block = $s$,group = $1$
  • C
    Period = $3^{rd}$,block = $p$,group = $10$
  • D
    Period = $4^{th}$,block = $d$,group = $12$

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$I$. The physical and chemical properties of elements are periodic functions of their electronic configuration.
$II$. Electronegativity of fluorine is less than the electronegativity of chlorine.
$III$. Electropositive nature decreases from top to bottom in a group.
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$III$: The atomic radius decreases in the order $X, Y$,and $Z$.
$IV$: $X, Y$,and $Z$ could be phosphorus,aluminium,and sodium respectively.

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