Given below are the atomic numbers of some group 14 elements. The atomic number of the element with lowest melting point is :
- 14
- 50
- 6
- 82
Answer
(2) 50
Solution
C and Si: giant covalent lattices (very high m.p.); Sn 232 C < Pb 327 C
∴ lowest m.p. is Sn, Z=50
Answer: (2)