Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties · NEET Preparation Chemistry

Which of the following pairs has both members belonging to the same period of the periodic table?

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Which of the following pairs has both members belonging to the same period of the periodic table?

  1. A.Na, Ca
  2. B.Na, Cl
  3. C.Mg, ClCorrect answer
  4. D.Cl, Br

Solution

Sodium (Na, Z=11Z=11) and Magnesium (Mg, Z=12Z=12) belong to period 3. Chlorine (Cl, Z=17Z=17) also belongs to period 3. Thus, Mg and Cl both belong to period 3. Ca is in period 4, and Br is in period 4.

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