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Periodic Table: Element Symbols

Periodic Table: Element Symbols

2. Atoms & Elements / Periodic Table: Element Symbols / Problem 4

Provide the symbol, location in the periodic table, atomic number, and classify if nonmetal, metalloid, or metal for the given element: rubidium.

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

Symbol: Rb; Location: Group 1A, Period 5; Atomic number: 37; Metal

B

Symbol: Ru; Location: Group 2A, Period 5; Atomic number: 38; Metal

C

Symbol: Rb; Location: Group 2A, Period 4; Atomic number: 37; Nonmetal

D

Symbol: Ru; Location: Group 1A, Period 4; Atomic number: 38; Nonmetal

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