General Characteristics of the p-block Elements
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Chemistry
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What to Focus On
- p-block elements occur in both free and combined states.
- Noble gases occur only in free state.
- Oxygen, silicon, aluminum, and nitrogen are highly abundant.
- Outer configuration: ns²np¹⁻⁶.
- p-orbitals fill from left to right across a period.
- Group 13: ns²np¹, Group 14: ns²np², ..., Group 18: ns²np⁶.
- Atomic size decreases across a period (left to right).
- Atomic size increases down a group.
- Reason: Increasing nuclear charge vs. addition of shells.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Atomic size increases across a period because more electrons mean a bigger atom.
Ionization enthalpy always increases smoothly across a period without exceptions.
Fluorine has the highest electron gain enthalpy (most negative) among halogens.
Memory Tips
Groups of p-block elements: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Electronic configuration of p-block: ns²np¹⁻⁶
Atomic size decreases across a period
Ionization enthalpy increases across a period
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