The position of three elements A, B and C in the periodic table is shown below:
Giving reasons explain:
(a) Element A is a metal.
(b) Element B has larger atomic size than the element C.
(c) Element C has a valency of one.
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(a) A is metal because it is in group I and has one electron in outermost shell.
(b) B is in 3rd period which means it has more shells and so, the size is bigger.
(c) C has valency = 1, because it is in group VII and requires 1 electron to complete the octet.
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(a) A is metal because it is in group I and has one electron in outermost shell.
(b) B is in 3rd period which means it has more shells and so, the size is bigger.
(c) C has valency = 1, because it is in group VII and requires 1 electron to complete the octet.
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