The position of three elements A, B and C in the Periodic Table are shown below–
The position of three elements A, B and C in the Periodic Table are shown below–
Group 16 Group 17
A
B C

 

(a) State whether A is a metal or non-metal.

(b) State whether C is more reactive or less reactive than A.

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

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

 

Answers:

(a) The Element A is a non-metal.

(b) The Element C is less reactive than the Element A (C<A).

(c) The size of the Element C is smaller than the size of the Element B.

(d) The type of ion that the Element A will form is the anion.