Question

outermost electronic configuration for p- block elements​

Answer 1

Answer:

p-Block elements consist of elements belonging to group 13 to group 18.  They include metals, non-metals, metalloids and noble gas. Their outermost electronic configuration is

ns

2

np

1−6

. At the end of each period there is a noble gas element. Outermost electronic configuration of noble gas is

ns

2

np

6

.  Group 17 elements are called halogens. They have one electron less in their outermost orbital. Group 16 elements are called chalcogens.