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The characteristics of elements X, Y and Z with atomic numbers, respectively, 33, 53 and 83 are:  

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a

X and Z are non-metals and Y is a metalloid

b

X is a metalloid, Y is a non-metal and Z is a metal

c

X, Y and Z are metals

d

X and Y are metalloids and Z is a metal

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The element X with atomic number =33, its electronic configuration of the atomic number will be 1 s22 s22p63 s23p64 s23 d104p3 So, its configuration is similar to 15th group and it has 5 valence electrons.

This group has nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth as its members. Additionally, its first two elements are known to show non-metallic properties, while arsenic and antimony are known to show properties of metalloids and bismuth is metallic in nature.

The element Y with atomic number =53 has an electronic configuration 1 s22 s22p63 s23p63 d104 s24p64 d105 s25p5 which represents iodine.

lodine is a Group 17 element as it contains 7 valence electrons in its outermost shell. It is a nonmetal because it belongs to the halogen period. The element Z with atomic number =83 has a configuration 1 s22 s22p63 s23p64 s23 d104p65 s24 d105p66 s24f145 d106p3

It lies in the p-block as its last electron lies in the p-orbital. So, it is the only metal contained in Group 15.

Hence, the required option is D.

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The characteristics of elements X, Y and Z with atomic numbers, respectively, 33, 53 and 83 are: