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How many p–block elements are there in the periodic table?
How many p–block elements are there in the periodic table?
- 6 (correct)
- 7
- 9
- 8
What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a set of p orbitals?
What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a set of p orbitals?
- 8
- 4
- 6 (correct)
- 2
Which element does not follow the ns np electronic configuration in the p-block elements?
Which element does not follow the ns np electronic configuration in the p-block elements?
- Helium (correct)
- Carbon
- Boron
- Nitrogen
What greatly influences the physical properties of elements in a group of p-block?
What greatly influences the physical properties of elements in a group of p-block?
What determines the maximum oxidation state shown by a p-block element?
What determines the maximum oxidation state shown by a p-block element?
In which direction does the number of possible oxidation states increase in the periodic table for p-block elements?
In which direction does the number of possible oxidation states increase in the periodic table for p-block elements?
Which oxidation state becomes progressively more stable for the heavier elements in each group of boron, carbon, and nitrogen?
Which oxidation state becomes progressively more stable for the heavier elements in each group of boron, carbon, and nitrogen?
What is the general electronic configuration for the first member of group 14?
What is the general electronic configuration for the first member of group 14?
In which group of the periodic table do non-metals and metalloids exist?
In which group of the periodic table do non-metals and metalloids exist?
What kind of character does the heaviest element in each p-block group exhibit?
What kind of character does the heaviest element in each p-block group exhibit?
What type of compounds are generally formed by highly reactive non-metals with highly reactive metals?
What type of compounds are generally formed by highly reactive non-metals with highly reactive metals?
What contributes to the diversity in the chemistry of p-block elements?
What contributes to the diversity in the chemistry of p-block elements?
Why do non-metals readily form anions?
Why do non-metals readily form anions?
What type of oxides do non-metals form with highly reactive metals?
What type of oxides do non-metals form with highly reactive metals?
What is the most stable oxidation state for the heavier elements in each group of boron, carbon, and nitrogen?
What is the most stable oxidation state for the heavier elements in each group of boron, carbon, and nitrogen?
Which type of compounds are generally formed between non-metals themselves?
Which type of compounds are generally formed between non-metals themselves?
