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How many p–block elements are there in the periodic table?
What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a set of p orbitals?
Which element does not follow the ns np electronic configuration in the p-block elements?
What greatly influences the physical properties of elements in a group of p-block?
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What determines the maximum oxidation state shown by a p-block element?
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In which direction does the number of possible oxidation states increase in the periodic table for p-block elements?
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Which oxidation state becomes progressively more stable for the heavier elements in each group of boron, carbon, and nitrogen?
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What is the general electronic configuration for the first member of group 14?
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In which group of the periodic table do non-metals and metalloids exist?
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What kind of character does the heaviest element in each p-block group exhibit?
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What type of compounds are generally formed by highly reactive non-metals with highly reactive metals?
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What contributes to the diversity in the chemistry of p-block elements?
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Why do non-metals readily form anions?
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What type of oxides do non-metals form with highly reactive metals?
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What is the most stable oxidation state for the heavier elements in each group of boron, carbon, and nitrogen?
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Which type of compounds are generally formed between non-metals themselves?
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