NEET Chemistry Periodicity MCQ Question
The period number in the long form of the periodic table is equal to:
Magnetic quantum number of any element of the period.
Atomic number of any element of the period.
Maximum principal quantum number of any element of the period.
Maximum azimuthal quantum number of any element of the period.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The period number corresponds to the highest principal quantum number (n) of the elements in that period.
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