everyday science MCQ #48844

Cesium is used in precise atomic clocks partly because of atomic transitions but for grouping alone where does cesium sit on a standard chart?

everyday science MCQ #48844

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Cesium is used in precise atomic clocks partly because of atomic transitions but for grouping alone where does cesium sit on a standard chart?

    • A) Group 2 Period 6
    • B) Group 1 Period 6
    • C) Group 17 Period 6
    • D) Group 18 Period 6

    Answer: Group 1 Period 6

    Explanation: Caesium (Cs) has one valence electron and belongs to the alkali metals; it sits in Group 1 and, having six electron shells, it occupies Period 6 of the standard periodic table.