Question

Which family outer shell configuration is $n{s}^{2}n{p}^5$?

• A. Alkali metals
• B. Alkali earth metals
• C. Chalcogen family
• D. Halogen family

Answer 1

The correct option is D Halogen family

Halogen family has $n{s}^{2}n{p}^5$ configuration

Chalcogen family has $n{s}^{2}n{p}^4$ configuration

Alkali earth metals has $n{s}^2$ configuration.

Alkali metals has $n{s}^1$ configuration.