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  • The element with atomic number 57 belongs to (i) s-block (ii) p-block (iii) d-block (iv) f-block

Comprehension given below is followed by some multiple choice questions. Each question has one correct option. Choose the correct option. In the modern periodic table, elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic numbers which is related to the electronic configuration. Depending upon the type of orbitals receiving the last electron, the elements in the periodic table have been divided into four blocks, viz, s, p, d and f. The modern periodic table consists of 7 periods and 18 groups. Each period begins with the filling of a new energy shell. In accordance with the Aufbau principle, the seven periods (1 to 7) have 2, 8, 8, 18, 18, 32 and 32 elements respectively. The seventh period is still incomplete. To avoid the periodic table being too long, the two series of f-block elements, called lanthanoids and actinoids are placed at the bottom of the main body of the periodic table.

 (a) The element with atomic number 57 belongs to

(i) s-block

(ii) p-block

(iii) d-block

(iv) f-block

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The answer is the option (iii) d-block

 Explanation: Lanthanoids are formed by the filling of the  4f-orbitals, and they are the elements following lanthanum from 58Ce to 71Lu. Actinoids formed by filling of 5f orbitals are the elements the following actinium from 90Th to 103Lr. The characteristic outer electronic configuration is as follows:

(n-2)f^{14}(n-1)d^{0-1}ns^{2}

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