p-Block Elements

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p-Block Elements: Overview

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.

Important Questions on p-Block Elements

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Which electron configuration represent elements in the p-block?

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The general electronic configuration of p-block elements is ns2np1-6

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Write the general electronic configuration of p-block elements.

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The first member of each group of p-block elements shows anomalous behaviours.

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Why boron forms BF4-, where as aluminium forms AlF63-?

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The first member of each group of p-block elements shows anomalous behaviours. Give reasons.

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What is the maximum oxidation state of gallium and selenium respectively are 

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What is the maximum oxidation state of Antimony?

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What is the maximum oxidation state of a p-block element?

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The oxide, which is neither acidic nor basic is

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Non-metallic character _____ down the group.

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The oxides of nonmetal which is neutral is

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The orange solid on heating gives a colourless gas and a green solid which can be reduced to metal by aluminium powder. The orange and the green solids are, respectively,

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The existence of a lower oxidation state than the group oxidation state of group 13 and 14 elements is explained on the basis of _____ effect. (inert pair / screening)

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Explain why the first member of each of the groups of representative elements exhibits anomalous properties.

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What is the general configuration and common oxidation states of group 15 elements?

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In aluminates, the co-ordination number of Al is:

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The most stable oxidation state of aluminium is _____ while that of thallium is _____.

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Why is ammonia more basic than phosphine?

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An element 'X' belongs to fourth period and fifteenth group of the periodic table. Which one of the following is true regarding the outer electronic configuration of 'X'?