Q.1 Which p-block element is the only nonmetal that is a liquid at room temperature?

(a) Bromine

(b) Chlorine

(c) Fluorine

(d) Iodine

Ans: (a)

Exp:

 Bromine is the only nonmetal that is a liquid at room temperature among the p-block elements.

Hence, option (a) is correct.

Q.2 Which p-block element is known for having the highest electron affinity?

(a) Nitrogen

(b) Oxygen

(c) Fluorine

(d) Chlorine

Ans: (c)

Exp:

 Fluorine has the highest electron affinity among the p-block elements.
 This is because it has the smallest size and the highest electronegativity, which allows it to easily
attract electrons from other elements to form compounds.

Hence, option (c) is correct.

Q.3 What is the most common oxidation state of sulfur in p-block elements?

(a) 1

(b) +2

(c) +4

(d) +6

Ans:D
Exp:

 +6 is the most common oxidation state of sulfur in p-block elements.

 Sulfur is a highly reactive nonmetal and forms compounds with a range of oxidation states,
including +4, +5, and +6, but +6 is the most common.

Hence, option (d) is correct.

Q.4 Which p-block element forms compounds with a +4 oxidation state?

(a) Carbon

(b) Silicon

(c) Tin

(d) Lead

Ans: (c)

Exp:

 Tin forms compounds with a +4 oxidation state among the p-block elements.
 Tin is a metal with low reactivity and forms compounds with a +2 oxidation state, but it can also
form compounds with a +4 oxidation state in certain conditions.

Hence, option (c) is correct.

Q.5 What is the electron configuration of the outermost shell of an element in the p-block elements?

(a) ns2np3

(b) ns2np6

(c) ns2np1

(d) ns2np1-6

Ans: (d)

Exp:

 The p-block elements are elements in groups 13 to 18 of the periodic table and have a general
electron configuration of ns2np1-6.
 This means that the outermost shell of the p-block elements contains two electrons in the s
orbital and one to six electrons in the p orbital.
 The number of electrons in the outermost shell determines the group to which the element
belongs and its chemical properties.
Hence, option (d) is correct.