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The large difference between the melting and boiling points of oxygen and sulphur may be explained on the basis of their atomicity.

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Important Questions on p- Block Elements

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The following statements concern elements in the periodic table. Which of the following is true?
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Discuss the general characteristics of group 16 elements with reference to

atomic size

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Discuss the general characteristics of group 16 elements with reference to

electronegativity

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Identify the incorrect statement :
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Explain the following property of group 16 elements:

Melting and boiling points

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Molecular formula of oxygen is O2 while sulphur is S8 why?
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Discuss the general characteristics of group 16 elements with reference to ionisation enthalpy.

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>p- Block Elements>Physical Properties of Group 16 Element

With respect to group 16 elements, answer the following : 

Comment on the trend in electronegativity giving reasons.

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>p- Block Elements>Physical Properties of Group 16 Element

Explain the following property of group 16 elements:

Metallic character

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>p- Block Elements>Physical Properties of Group 16 Element

Explain the following property of group 16 elements:

Electronegativity
 

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In the following compounds which has minimum boiling point?
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Give reason for the following statement :

Sulphur in vapour state shows paramagnetic behaviour.

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

Electronegativity

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>p- Block Elements>Physical Properties of Group 16 Element
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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Explain the trend in ionisation enthalpy in Group 16.
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Which of the following is wrong statement?
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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>p- Block Elements>Physical Properties of Group 16 Element
Arrange the hydrides of group 16 elements in increasing order of their boiling points.
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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>p- Block Elements>Physical Properties of Group 16 Element
Explain why hydride of sulphur is a gas while hydride of oxygen is a liquid.
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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>p- Block Elements>Physical Properties of Group 16 Element

Explain the following property of group 16 elements:

Allotropy

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Give reasons: Dioxygen is a gas while Sulphur is a solid at room temperature.