Diagonal Relationships of Elements in The Periodic Table

Why does the boiling point of elements tend to increase when moving from left to right across a period until reaching around the middle of the table?

The strength of metallic bonds decreases from left to right.

The intermolecular forces of nonmetals increase.

The metallic character decreases from left to right.

The strength of metallic bonds increases from left to right. (correct)

Which elements are more likely to have higher boiling points, metals or nonmetals?

Both metals and nonmetals

Neither, as boiling points are not influenced by the type of element

Metals (correct)

Nonmetals

Why do nonmetals generally have lower boiling points than metals?

Nonmetals have stronger metallic bonds.

Nonmetals are positively charged.

Nonmetals have weaker intermolecular forces than metallic bonds. (correct)

Nonmetals are denser than metals.

What is the primary reason for the change in boiling point when moving across a period from metals to nonmetals?

Difference in intermolecular forces Signup and view all the answers

How is the strength of metallic bonds related to the boiling point trend within a period?

Boiling points increase as the strength of metallic bonds increases. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of elements have intermolecular bonds weaker than metallic bonds?

Nonmetals Signup and view all the answers

'Diagonal Relationship of elements' is a characteristic related to which aspect of the periodic table?

Second and third periods Signup and view all the answers

'Metallic Character' generally follows which trend on the periodic table?

Decreases left to right, increases top to bottom Signup and view all the answers

Why does the boiling point of elements decrease sharply when moving from metals to nonmetals within a period?

Weaker metallic bonds on the right side Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the boiling point of elements as we move from left to right across a period?

It first increases, then sharply decreases Signup and view all the answers

Why do many metals have higher boiling points compared to nonmetals?

Presence of metallic bonds in metals Signup and view all the answers

Which group of elements is more likely to exhibit an increase in boiling point across a period?

Transition metals Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of nonmetals contributes to their lower boiling points compared to metals?

Weak intermolecular bonds Signup and view all the answers

What causes the decrease in boiling point when moving from left to right within a period to the nonmetals section?

Decrease in metallic bonds Signup and view all the answers

Diagonal Relationships of Elements in The Periodic Table

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