Question

Comparison between group 13,14
& 15 elements.​

Answer 1

The group 13 elements are the first group in the p-block of the periodic table. All the elements of group 13 are also called the boron family. The periodic table is segregated into s, p, d and f-blocks. This segregation is done based on the valence electron, if the valence electron falls on the p subshell, it comes in p-block and so on.

The members of Group 13 elements are:

• Boron
• Aluminium
• Gallium
• Indium
• Thallium

The general electronic configuration for the group 13 elements is ns2 np1.

Group 14 Elements

The group 14 elements are the second group in the p-block of the periodic table. It is also called the carbon group. The members of this group are:

• Carbon (C)
• Silicon (Si)
• Germanium (Ge)
• Tin (Sn)
• Lead (Pb)
• Flerovium (Fl)