Answer:
Beta rays are electrons.
Explanation:
A neutron in the nucleus of a radioactive atom decays into a proton and an electron, which is emitted from the atom.
Answer:
mass and occupies space
Explanation:
matter is made up of mass and mass takes up space
Answer:
(c) P and Sb
Explanation:
We can determine the number of valence electrons of an element:
- If it belongs to Groups 1 and 2, the number of valence electrons is equal to the number of group and the differential electron occupies the s subshell.
- If it belongs to the groups 13-18, the number of valence electrons is equal to: "Number of group - 10" and the differential electron occupies the p subshell.
Which pair of elements have the same valence electronic configuration of np³?
(a) O and Se. NO. They belong to the group 16 and the valence electron configuration is ns² np⁴.
(b) Ge and Pb. NO. They belong to the group 14 and the valence electron configuration is ns² np².
(c) P and Sb. YES. They belong to the group 15 and the valence electron configuration is ns² np³.
(d) K and Mg. NO. They belong to the groups 1 and 2 and the valence electron configuration is ns¹ and ns².
(e) Al and Ga. NO. They belong to the group 13 and the valence electron configuration is ns² np¹.
