Question

Explain the Characteristics of p- block elements in detail.​

Answer 1

Properties of P-Block Metals

P-block metals have classic metal characteristics: they are shiny, they are good conductors of heat and electricity, and they lose electrons easily. Generally, these metals have high melting points and readily react with nonmetals to form ionic compounds.

Answer 2

Brief description of p-block elements

• Differentiating electron enters into p-orbital
• General outer shell configuration ns²np¹⁻⁶
• Together with s block elements called as representative elements.
• Arranged in 6- groups they are form III A to VII A and 0 – groups (or)
• 13-18 groups.
• Some group have special names:

            16 – chalcogens

            17 – halogens

            18 – noble gas

• Noble gas elements are least reactive and inert.
• Outer most orbital is completely filled in noble gases.
• Halogens and chalcogens have high negative electron gain enthalpy and readily add one or 2 electron to attain stable electronic configuration.