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P BLOCK ELEMENTS

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

The general electronic configuration of p-block elements is

a)

ns1

b)

ns2

c)

ns2 np1–6

d)

(n–1)s2 np1–6

2.

p-block element consists of the groups

a)

1 & 2

b)

3 - 12

c)

13 - 17

d)

13 - 18

3.

As we go down the group metallic character

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

become constant

d)

become zero

4.

In p-block, non-metals are placed in

a)

upper right part

b)

middle part

c)

lower left part

d)

bottom of the group

5.

Which of the following factor is not responsible for the anamolous behaviour of the first member of each group in a p-block elements

a)

small size

b)

high ionisation enthalpy

c)

outer electronic configuration

d)

absence of d-orbitals

6.

In 13th group Tl+1 ion is more stable than Tl3+ ion due to

a)

high electronegatively

b)

inert pair effect

c)

high ionisation energy

d)

stable electronic configuration

7.

pick the odd man out

a)

In

b)

Pb

c)

Cl

d)

Al

8.

Choose the wrong statement

a)

Some of the p-block elements show negative oxidation states also

b)

Halogens gain two electrons to give a stable halide ion

c)

Inert gases have ns2np6 configuration and hence more stable.

d)

P block elements contains metalloids

9.

Some elements exist in more than one crystalline or molecular forms in the same physical state. This phenomenon is called

a)

Isophorphism

b)

Allotropism

c)

both

d)

none

10.

The elements N, O, F readily forms hydrogen bonds due to their high

a)

ionisation energy

b)

electron affinity

c)

electro negativity

d)

atomic radius