Question

type the symbol of the element found at each location below: group 16, period 5 →? group 2, period 4 →? group 17, period 2 →? group 8, period 4 →?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall periodic - table knowledge

In the periodic table, elements are arranged in periods (rows) and groups (columns).

Step2: Identify element for Group 16, Period 5

The element in Group 16, Period 5 is tellurium, symbol Te.

Step3: Identify element for Group 2, Period 4

The element in Group 2, Period 4 is calcium, symbol Ca.

Step4: Identify element for Group 17, Period 2

The element in Group 17, Period 2 is fluorine, symbol F.

Step5: Identify element for Group 8, Period 4

The element in Group 8, Period 4 is iron, symbol Fe.

Answer:

Group 16, Period 5: Te
Group 2, Period 4: Ca
Group 17, Period 2: F
Group 8, Period 4: Fe