Answer :

The symbol of the period five element that is a member of the pnicitides family are antimony.

Explanation:

Pnictogen family

  • In periodic table, column 15 elements are Pnitogen family.
  • The pnictogen elements are Nitrogen-N, arsenic-As, phosphorus-P, bismuth-Bi, antimony-Sb, ununpentium-Uup.    
  • There are five valence electrons each member of pnictogen family. In group 15 double bonds and triple bonds are formed due to these valence electrons.  
  • Pnictides, binary compounds of  group 15.

Antimony  

  • Antimony is the element found in period 5 and block p.
  • A chemical element, Antimony (Sb) from Latin word stibium and 51 is its atomic number. It is in solid state.
  • In ancient times, antimony compounds are used as cosmetic and medicine.
  • Appeared as semi metal.  
  • Electronic configurations of Sb is [Kr] 4d105s25p3.

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