Question

Consider the following elements of period 3 of the periodic table.
Third period elements

Na

Mg

Al

Si

P

S

Cl

Nature of oxides
$\stackrel{\text{Basic nature of oxide decreases}}{\to }$
Acid turn blue litmus red and bases turn red litmus blue.
By looking at the above information, which of the following conclusions is true -

• A. Elements on the extreme right of the periodic table will turn blue litmus red
• B. Elements on the extreme left of the periodic table will turn blue litmus red
• C. Elements on the extreme left of the periodic table will turn red litmus blue
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A Elements on the extreme right of the periodic table will turn blue litmus red

Elements on the extreme right of the periodic table will turn blue litmus red.