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The elements of Group-16 have lower ionisation enthalpy values compared to those of Group-15 elements in the corresponding periods. Give reason.

Important Questions on Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements

Discuss the general characteristics of group 16 elements with reference to

atomic size

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements

Explain the following property of group 16 elements:

Electronegativity
 

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements

Discuss the general characteristics of group 16 elements with reference to

electronegativity

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements
Write the general electronic configuration of elements of group 16.
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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements
The following statements concern elements in the periodic table. Which of the following is true?
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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements
Why H2O is a liquid and H2S a gas?
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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements
Explain why hydride of sulphur is a gas while hydride of oxygen is a liquid.
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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements

With respect to group 16 elements, answer the following : 

Comment on the trend in electronegativity giving reasons.

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements
Give reasons: Dioxygen is a gas while Sulphur is a solid at room temperature.
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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements

Explain the following property of group 16 elements:

Melting and boiling points

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements
In the following compounds which has minimum boiling point?
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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements
In the long form of the periodic table, the valence shell electronic configuration of 5s25p4 corresponds to the element present in:
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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements

Explain the trend in property in Group 16 as given under.

Electronegativity

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements

Discuss the general characteristics of group 16 elements with reference to ionisation enthalpy.

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements
Explain the trend in ionisation enthalpy in Group 16.
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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements

Give reason for the following statement :

Sulphur in vapour state shows paramagnetic behaviour.

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements
Arrange the hydrides of group 16 elements in increasing order of their boiling points.
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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements

Explain the following property of group 16 elements:

Metallic character

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements
The correct order of electron gain enthalpy is:
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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18>Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements
Identify the incorrect statement :