Question
Question: Which is mismatched regarding the position of the element as given below? (A) \( X\left( {Z = 89} ...
Which is mismatched regarding the position of the element as given below?
(A) X(Z=89) f-block, 6th period
(B) Y(Z=100) f-block, 7th period
(C) Z(Z=115) d-block, 7th period
(D) Both 1 and 3
Solution
Chemical elements were arranged in the periodic table, which is divided into four blocks namely s, p, d, and f blocks. The f-block elements are nothing but lanthanides with atomic numbers 57 to 71 and actinides 89 to 103 . The d-block elements consist of groups from 13 to 18 .
Complete answer:
The periodic table is the representation of chemical elements arranged in the increasing order of atomic numbers in the vertical columns and horizontal rows. The vertical columns were known as groups and the horizontal rows were known as periods. There are a total of 7 periods and 18 groups in the periodic table.
The atomic number with Z=89 is actinium. The chemical symbol of actinium is Ac , it is placed in the f-block in the 7th period. Thus, the given answer is not matched.
The atomic number with Z=100 is fermium. The chemical symbol of fermium is Fm , it is placed in the f-block in the 7th period. Thus, the given answer is matched.
The atomic number with Z=115 is Moscovium. The chemical symbol of Moscovium is Mc , it is placed in the p-block but not d-block in the 7th period. Thus, the given answer is not matched.
Thus, both 1 and 3 are mismatched regarding the position of the element.
Option 4 is the correct one.
Note:
Actinium has the atomic number of 89 . The last electron enters into d-block only, but not f-orbital. as the f-block is started before filling up the d-block. The element actinium is placed in actinide series i.e., in f-block. Sometimes, it is placed in d-block only.