Periodic Classification of Elements
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The position of three elements $A$, $B$ and $C$ in the Periodic Table are shown below

Group $16$ Group $17$
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- $A$
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$B$ $C$

$(a)$ Will $C$ be larger or smaller in size than $B$ ?

$(b) $ Which type of ion, cation or anion, will be formed by element $A$ ?

Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D

Solution

$(a)$ $C$ will be smaller in size than $B$ as moving across a period, the nuclear charge increases and therefore, electrons come closer to the nucleus.

$(b)$ $A$ will form an anion as it accepts an electron to complete its octet.

Standard 10
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