Learn the key concepts of Science topic - Main group elements
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Main group elements FAQs
What are groups?
Main group elements have been grouped into 8 vertical columns, called groups. These groups are IA (1), IIA (2), IDA (13), IV(14), VA(15), VIA(16), VILA (17), and zero (18).
What is chemical name of table salt?
Sodium Chloride (NaCl)
What is the Method of Preparation of Sodium Bicarbonate or Baking Soda?
It is obtained as an intermediate product in the Solvay process.
What are Group-II elements?
Group-II elements are Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba and Ra, which have two electrons in their valence shell. These are commonly called alkaline earth metals because their oxides are alkaline in nature and are found in earth’s crust.
What is configuration of Group 15?
For Group 15, the configuration is ns2 np3.
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