Quiz on p-block Elements

What is the general electronic configuration of p-block elements?

• ns1-2

• ns2 np1-6

• ns2 nd1-10

• ns2 np6

Which group of the periodic table does not belong to the p-block?

• Group 13

• Group 14

• Group 18

• Group 3

Which of the following is the lightest p-block element?

• Boron

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

Which of the following elements shows allotropy?

• Fluorine

• Neon

• Phosphorus

• Aluminium

Which of the following p-block elements is a metalloid?

• Carbon

• Silicon

• Oxygen

• Sulphur

Which of the following is the most electronegative p-block element?

• Fluorine

• Chlorine

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

Which element in Group 15 is radioactive?

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

• Bismuth

• None of the above

Which of the following elements belongs to Group 17?

• Argon

• Chlorine

• Sulphur

• Aluminium

What type of oxides are generally formed by nonmetals of the p-block?

• Basic

• Amphoteric

• Acidic

• Neutral

Which noble gas has the lowest boiling point?

• Neon

• Helium

• Argon

• Krypton