The period of element with atomic number 20 in the periodic table is :
A
1
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B
2
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C
3
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D
4
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Solution
The correct option is D 4 Atomic number with 20: (electronic configuration) 2, 8, 8, 2. The total number of shells are four, therefore it will belong to the fourth period.