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Question:

The element with atomic number 118 will be

Alkali

Lanthanide

Noble gas

Transition element

Solution:

Electronic configuration of element with atomic number 118 will be [Rn]5f146d107s27p6. Since its electronic configuration in the outermost orbit (ns2np6) resembles that of inert or noble gases, therefore it will be a noble gas element. Note: The inert gas radon has atomic number 86. When we add 32 electrons to it, we get the element with atomic number 118. In the seventh period, a maximum of 32 electrons can be accommodated. Hence, element with atomic number 118 is a noble gas.