P Block Flashcards
Basic knowledge
1
Q
Electronic configuration
A
(ns1)(np1)
2
Q
Oxidation state
A
+3
3
Q
Anomalous behavior
A
Boron(nonmetal)
All others are metal
4
Q
Radii trend
A
Doesn’t increase on descending the group
5
Q
Unusual element
A
Gallium shows half expected radius
6
Q
Gallium indium and tellurium
A
Outer shell d10 electronic configuration
7
Q
GA in tl
A
Show poor shielding effect
8
Q
4f electron
A
TI IS LARGER THAN IN
9
Q
Ionic radii m3+ exists
A
Atomic radii b3+ doesn’t exist
10
Q
Down the group+1 oxidation state increase and more stable than +3
A
Due to inert pair effect
11
Q
Melting point
A
Regular trend
12
Q
Structure of boron
A
20 faced icosahedral
13
Q
Variation of boiling point
A
Expected
14
Q
Density
A
Increase down the group
15
Q
IE
A
Doesn’t follow regular trend