Question

Identify in which block of periodic table Manganese \[\left( Mn \right)\] located?
There is not enough information to determine this
A.F- block
B.D- block
C.P- block
D.S- block

Answer 1

Hint: To answer this question, one has to know the properties of manganese (like its atomic number and the block to which it belongs in the periodic table).

Complete step by step solution:
Manganese is a transitional metal with the atomic number 25.
Every transition metal in the periodic table comes under d block and manganese is also a transition metal hence it will come under d block, some of the transition metals comes under f block too but they are called inner transition metal as we all know that the atomic number of manganese is 25 it is also 12th most abundant element in the earth’s crust, manganese is free in nature but it is mostly found in minerals. 90 percent of manganese is used in the production of steel as it helps in improving the strength and stiffness of metal.
The answer is option (C) that is d- block
The elements that come under f -block are known as LANTHANIDES and ACTINIDES, these elements have their f-orbital filled by electrons.
The p-block elements have 3-8 electrons in their p-orbital; the p-block elements start from the 13th group and go to the 18th group.
The valence electrons of the s – block are in s-orbital the elements present in the s-block are very reactive elements.

NOTE:The d-block elements are mostly good conductors; they are ductile lustrous and silver white in color. Do not get confused with the properties of the elements of d-block and of other blocks in the periodic table.