True or false on the p-block groups

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Group 16 elements are the chalcogens.

2. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Sulphur is the most abundant element on earth.

3. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Ozone is an allotrope of oxygen.

4. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Forming ozone gives out heat.

5. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Halogens are highly reactive non-metals.

6. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Noble gases form many compounds.

Instructions

Decide whether each statement is true or false.

Explanation