Chapter 6.2, Problem 13SSC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether xenon is a metal, non-metal or a metalloid needs to be determined. Also, its position in the periodic table needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

In the periodic table, metals are present in extreme left and non-metals are present in right. s-block of the periodic table contains metals and p-block contains non-metals and metalloids.

Answer to Problem 13SSC

Xenon is a non-metal present in group 18 and 5^th period of the periodic table.

Explanation of Solution

Given that xenon is a non-reactive gas and poor conductor of heat and electricity. Metals are generally conductor of heat and electricity. So, xenon is a non-metal. The group 18 elements of the periodic table are non-reactive due to their completely filled valence shell. So, Xenon is one of the elements of group 18. It is present in 5^th period and group 18 of the periodic table.

Conclusion

The s-block consist of metals, p-block consists of non-metals, d-block consists transition metals and f-block consists of lanthanides and actinides