The subshell electronic configuration of some elements are given below. Analyse it and answer the following questions. P - 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 Q - 1s^2 2s^2 2p^5 R - 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 3d^3 4s^2 S - 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 a) Which of the elements belong to the same period? b) Which is the inert gas? Why? c) Write any two characteristics of the element R.
The subshell electronic configuration of some elements are given below. Analyse it and answer the following questions. P - 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 Q - 1s^2 2s^2 2p^5 R - 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 3d^3 4s^2 S - 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 a) Which of the elements belong to the same period? b) Which is the inert gas? Why? c) Write any two characteristics of the element R.