17Periodic Table TrendsMedium1 mark
X, Y and Z are elements in Period 3.
Some physical properties of X, Y and Z are shown.
| element | melting point / | electrical conductor |
|---|---|---|
| X | 98 | yes |
| Y | 650 | yes |
| Z | 113 | no |
What are X, Y and Z?
| X | Y | Z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | magnesium | sodium | sulfur |
| B | magnesium | sulfur | sodium |
| C | sodium | sulfur | magnesium |
| D | sodium | magnesium | sulfur |