General Characteristics of the p-block Elements

The general outer electronic configuration

The general outer electronic configuration of p-block elements is ns²np¹⁻⁶. As we move across a period, electrons are added to the p-orbitals, leading

Atomic radius decreases across a period

Atomic radius decreases across a period due to increasing nuclear charge pulling electrons closer. It increases down a group due to addition of new el

It is the energy required

It is the energy required to remove the most loosely bound electron from a gaseous atom. It increases across a period and decreases down a group. Exce

It is the energy change when

It is the energy change when an electron is added to a neutral gaseous atom. It becomes more negative (exothermic) across a period but less negative d

It is the ability of

It is the ability of an atom to attract shared electrons in a covalent bond. It increases across a period and decreases down a group. Fluorine is the