Chapter 16.3, Problem 13R

To determine

To Write: The symbol, the group number, and the period of each of the following elements

nitrogen, sodium, iodine, and mercury.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Every element of periodic table has a specific symbol. This symbol also gives information about its electrons, protons and neutrons.

The symbols, group number and the period of each of the following elements are as follows.

Name of element	Symbol	Group number	Period
Nitrogen	N	15	2
Sodium	Na	1	2
Iodine	I	17	5
Mercury	Hg	12	5

Conclusion:

The symbol, group number and the period of given elements observed from the modern periodic table.