In the modern periodic table, the element with atomic number 117 belongs to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the modern periodic table, the element with atomic number 117 belongs to:
A. Group 17, Period 6
B. Group 17, Period 7
C. Group 1, Period 7
D. Group 18, Period 6
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Element 117 (tennessine, Ts) is a halogen in Group 17, Period 7. The modern periodic table has 7 periods and 18 groups. Halogens are in Group 17. Period 7 starts with Fr (87) and ends with Og (118). Ts is two places before Og. Exam trick: For atomic numbers after 86 (Rn), use period 7. Group 17 elements are F, Cl, Br, I, At, Ts.

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