Question

An element with Z = 46 belongs to ________ group and _________ period.

• A. 10, 5
• B. 11, 6
• C. 10, 6
• D. 11, 5

Answer 1

The correct option is A 10, 5

The element of the atomic number $46$ is $Pd$ ( Palladium ). This element belongs to the $d$ block. It is placed in fifth period and a tenth group of the modern periodic table. Hence the answer is $10,5$.