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Hydrogen and s - block Elements

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Chemistry

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Overview

This chapter explores the chemistry of hydrogen and the s-block elements, which include the alkali metals (Group 1) and alkaline earth metals (Group 2). Hydrogen, though unique, shares properties with both metals and non-metals, making its position in the periodic table special. The s-block elements

Key Concepts

Hydrogen has a unique position

Hydrogen has a unique position in the periodic table because it has one electron in its outer shell (1s¹), similar to alkali metals. However, it can a

Hydrogen has three isotopes

Hydrogen has three isotopes: protium (¹H), deuterium (²H or D), and tritium (³H or T). Protium is most abundant, deuterium is stable and used in heavy

Hydrogen forms three types of hydrides

Hydrogen forms three types of hydrides: ionic (with s-block metals), covalent (with p-block elements), and metallic (with d- and f-block metals). Wate

Alkali metals (Group 1) have ns¹

Alkali metals (Group 1) have ns¹ configuration and form +1 ions. Alkaline earth metals (Group 2) have ns² configuration and form +2 ions. Their reacti

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the unique position of hydrogen in the periodic table
  • Compare and contrast the isotopes of hydrogen
  • Recall physical and chemical properties and uses of hydrogen
  • Describe the structure of water and ice
  • List uses of heavy water

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