(a)
Interpretation:
The given element is to be classified as representative, transition, inner transition or noble gases.
Concept introduction:
The elements in a modern periodic table are arranged in an increasing order of their
Answer to Problem 3.36E
The given element iron is classified as a transition element.
Explanation of Solution
The last electron to be filled in the valence shell of an atom is the distinguishing electron.
The elements in which the last electron is filled in
The given element iron has atomic number
The given element iron is classified as a transition element.
(b)
Interpretation:
The given element is to be classified as representative, transition, inner transition or noble gases.
Concept introduction:
The elements in a modern periodic table are arranged in an increasing order of their atomic number. In the modern periodic table, the horizontal rows are known as periods and vertical columns are known as groups. There are seven periods and eighteen groups in modern periodic table.
Answer to Problem 3.36E
The given element-
Explanation of Solution
The last electron to be filled in the valence shell of an atom is the distinguishing electron.
The elements in which the last electron is filled in
The given element has atomic number
The given element-
(c)
Interpretation:
The given element is to be classified as representative, transition, inner transition or noble gases.
Concept introduction:
The elements in a modern periodic table are arranged in an increasing order of their atomic number. In the modern periodic table, the horizontal rows are known as periods and vertical columns are known as groups. There are seven periods and eighteen groups in modern periodic table.
Answer to Problem 3.36E
The given element
Explanation of Solution
The last electron to be filled in the valence shell of an atom is the distinguishing electron.
The elements in which the last electron is filled in
The given element
The given element
(d)
Interpretation:
The given element is to be classified as representative, transition, inner transition or noble gases.
Concept introduction:
The elements in a modern periodic table are arranged in an increasing order of their atomic number. In the modern periodic table, the horizontal rows are known as periods and vertical columns are known as groups. There are seven periods and eighteen groups in modern periodic table.
Answer to Problem 3.36E
The given element xenon is classified as noble gas.
Explanation of Solution
The last electron to be filled in the valence shell of an atom is the distinguishing electron.
The elements in which the last electron is filled in
The given element xenon has atomic number
The given element xenon is classified as noble gas.
(e)
Interpretation:
The given element is to be classified as representative, transition, inner transition or noble gases.
Concept introduction:
The elements in a modern periodic table are arranged in an increasing order of their atomic number. In the modern periodic table, the horizontal rows are known as periods and vertical columns are known as groups. There are seven periods and eighteen groups in modern periodic table.
Answer to Problem 3.36E
The given element tin is a representative element.
Explanation of Solution
The last electron to be filled in the valence shell of an atom is the distinguishing electron.
The elements in which the last electron is filled in
The given element tin has atomic number
The given element tin is a representative element.
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