NEETChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
What does the period number in the Periodic Table correspond to?
Options
- AAtomic mass
- BAtomic number
- CValence electrons
- DPrincipal quantum number (n)
Correct answer
D. Principal quantum number (n)
Step-by-step solution
The period number corresponds to the highest principal quantum number (n) of the elements in the period.