The p-Block Elements
Chemistry Solutions from Chapter -1 - The p-Block Elements
This chapter describes the trends in physical and chemical properties of the group 13 and 14 elements. It explains the anomalous behaviour and chemistry of important compounds of boron, silicon and carbon.
Practice Other Topics from The p-Block Elements
This topic discusses the physical and chemical properties and the trends in reactivity of the elements of p-block. It also discusses the preparation techniques, structure, properties and uses of some important elements of this block and their derivatives.

The topic discusses the atomic, chemical and physical properties of the group 13 elements. It covers the electronic configuration, ionization enthalpy, reactivity towards the air among the properties and uses of the elements of the boron family.

In this topic, we will learn the behaviour and trends shown by the element boron. It highlights the properties of boron with the help of chemical reactions and problems with the solution.

The topic discusses some important compounds of boron. It covers the properties and uses of borax, orthoboric acid and diborane with the help of the diagram of their structures and chemical reactions for a better understanding.

The topic discusses the properties of the compounds of boron and aluminium. It explains their uses in our everyday lives. It also mentions the type of compounds aluminium forms with other elements.

The topic discusses the atomic, chemical and physical properties of the elements of group 14. It covers the electronic configuration, ionization enthalpy, reactivity towards the oxygen among the properties and uses of the elements of the carbon family.

In this topic, we will learn the behaviour and trends shown by the element carbon. It highlights catenation and the properties of carbon with the help of chemical reactions and problems with the solution.

The topic covers both crystalline and amorphous allotropes of carbon. It highlights the structure of diamond, graphite and fullerenes with the help of diagrams. We will also learn the uses of carbon.

The topic discusses some important compounds of calcium and silicon. It covers the properties and uses of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, silicon dioxide, silicones, silicates and zeolites.
