Is 5s2 5p4 in Group 17 and Period 6 on a Different Periodic Table?

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The valence shell electronic configuration 5s2 5p4 corresponds to the element in Group 17 and Period 6 of the long form of the periodic table, specifically for the element astatine (At). In contrast, in the standard periodic table, this configuration aligns with tellurium (Te) in Group 16 and Period 5. The discussion clarifies that the long form of the periodic table does not include Groups 16 and 17, confirming the distinction between the two formats.

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Homework Statement


In the long form of periodic table, the valence shell electronic configuration of 5s2 5p4 corresponds to the element present in
A. Group 16 and period 5
B. Group 17 and period 6
C. Group 17 and period 5
D. Group 16 and period 6

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The Attempt at a Solution


I know in normal periodic table 5s2 5 p4 corresponds to tellurium which is in group 16 and period 5.
Don't know why the answer is group 17 and period 6 ?
I think the long form of periodic table is same as normal periodic table.
 
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No idea what they mean, 5/16 looks OK to me.

Long periodic table doesn't contain group 16 nor 17, so it is different.
 
Thanks.
I am challenging the guys who said 6/17 is correct.
 

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