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Which group of elements in the periodic table does the 'p-block' element belong to?
Which group of elements in the periodic table does the 'p-block' element belong to?
- Halogens (correct)
- Noble gases
- Transition metals
- Alkali metals
How many valence electrons does a typical 'p-block' element have?
How many valence electrons does a typical 'p-block' element have?
- 8 (correct)
- 4
- 1
- 6
Which state of matter is commonly exhibited by 'p-block' elements at room temperature and pressure?
Which state of matter is commonly exhibited by 'p-block' elements at room temperature and pressure?
- Gas (correct)
- Plasma
- Liquid
- Solid
What is the general trend in atomic size as you move down a column in the 'p-block' of the periodic table?
What is the general trend in atomic size as you move down a column in the 'p-block' of the periodic table?
Study Notes
p-Block Elements
- Belong to the non-metal, metalloid, and non-metal groups in the periodic table
- Typically have 3-6 valence electrons
- Are commonly found in the solid state of matter at room temperature and pressure
- Exhibit a general trend of increasing atomic size as you move down a column in the p-block of the periodic table
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Test your knowledge of p-block elements in the periodic table with this quiz. Explore the group to which p-block elements belong, their valence electrons, state of matter at room temperature and pressure, and the trend in atomic size down a column in the p-block.