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Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties

Question
CBSEENCH11005467

The elements with Z = 117 and 120 have not yet been discovered. In which family/group would you place these elements. Also give the electronic configuration in each case.

Solution

(i) The electronic configuration of element with Z = 117 can be represented as
open square brackets straight R subscript straight n close square brackets space 4 straight f to the power of 14 space 5 straight d to the power of 10 space 7 straight s squared space 7 straight p to the power of 5
This element belongs to Group 17 (halogen family).
(ii) The electronic configuration of element with Z = 120 can be represented as
open square brackets Uuo close square brackets 8 straight s squared
This element belongs to Group 2 (alkaline earth metals).