A monoatomic anion (A-) has 45 neutrons and 36 electrons. Atomic mass, group in the periodic table and physical state at room temperature of the element (A) respectively are
- 80, 17, liquid
- 81, 16, solid
- 80, 16, gas
- 81, 15, gas
Answer
(1) 80, 17, liquid
Solution
A- has 36 electrons ⇒ neutral atom A has 36 − 1 = 35 electrons
⇒ Z = 35 ⇒ A is bromine, [Ar]3d104s24p5, a halogen of group 17.
Mass number (atomic mass) = protons + neutrons = 35 + 45 = 80
Bromine is the only non-metal that is a liquid at room temperature.
∴ 80, 17, liquid
Answer: (1)