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P block revision

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Nitrogen is chemically inert. Why?

a)

Due to presence of double bond require more energy to break

b)

Due to presence of triple bond require more energy to break

c)

Triple bond requires less energy to break

d)

None of the above

2.

The correct order of acidic strength of hydrogen halides are

a)

HF<HCl<HBr<HI

b)

HF<HBr<HCl<HI

c)

HI<HBr<HCl<HF

d)

HI<HCl<HBr<HF

3.

Diborane is ______

a)

B2H8

b)

B4H10

c)

B2H3

d)

B2H6

4.

Which of the following elements has a greater tendency to form chain of bonds with itself or with other atoms?

a)

B

b)

N

c)

C

d)

O

5.
Which has weak dispersion forces in between layers?
a)
graphite
b)
diamond
c)
fullerene
d)
none of these
6.
Which statement is a true comparison of diamonds and graphite?
a)
diamonds are extremely hard and colorless where as graphite is a very soft gray substance. 
b)
diamonds are extremely soft and colorless where as graphite is a very hard gray substance.
c)
Diamonds are made only from carbon where as graphite is a carbon compound containing metal electrons
7.

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

8.

Uses of silicones in electrical motors is due to the ........ Property

a)

Chemical inertness

b)

Water repellent

c)

Oily nature

d)

Electrical insulator

9.

Silicones or mixed with Paints and enamels to make them resistance towards

a)

High temperature

b)

Sunlight

c)

Chemicals

d)

All the above

10.

The elements of group 15 generally exhibit -3, +3 and +5 oxidation states. Bismuth forms stable compound in +3 and not even have -3. Why?

(a)