Identify the elements $x$ and $z$ in the following representation. $(\mathrm{Sb}=$ antimony $)$
Identify the elements $x$ and $z$ in the following representation. $(\mathrm{Sb}=$ antimony $)$
$\mathrm{Ge}, \mathrm{Po}$
$\mathrm{Sn}, \mathrm{Ga}$
$\mathrm{Ga}, \mathrm{Bi}$
$\mathrm{Si}, \mathrm{Te}$
Solution
Sb (Antimony) is a metalloid placed on zig-zag line separating metals and non-metals in the modern periodic table. It is the fourth member of group 15.
Therefore, $x$ will be the third member of group 14 that is Ge (Germanium).
Similarly, $y$ will be the fifth member of group 16 that is Po (Polonium).
