dynamics of group behavior

Lithium displays most of the characteristic properties of group to which it belongs i.e. the alkali metals group (Group 1..

Lithium displays most of the characteristic properties of group to which it belongs i.e. the alkali metals group (Group 1). However, it differs in many respects from the remaining characteristic properties of the metals of Group 1, due to the following reason..

Like all other first elements of the groups, oxygen also differs from its family members. The anomalous behavior of oxygen is due to its (i) small size (ii) high value of ionization energy and electronegativity (iii) absence of d-orbitals in the valence shel..

Like all other first elements of the groups, oxygen also differs from its family members. The anomalous behavior of oxygen is due to its (i) small size (ii) high value of ionization energy and electronegativity (iii) absence of d-orbitals in the valence shell. Some of the import..

Because of extremely small size of its atom and high electronegativity, boron differs in its properties from other elements of the group. On the other hand, it resembles silicon to some extent due to diagonal relationship. The following properties illustrate the anomalous behav..

Functional Groups - When an atom or group of atoms bonded to a carbon atom in the chain or ring of an organic compound, shown some characteristic properties of their own, they are termed as a functional group. Thus, a functional group is an atom or group..

Group 17 of the periodic table contains the elements fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine. These elements are collectively known as the HALOGENS. This name is derived from two Greek words Halo and Gens meaning 'salt producing'. Halogens are among the most reactive non-metals. ..

Group 17 Elements (The Halogen Family) - Introduction - Group 17 of the periodic table contains the elements fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine. These elements are collectively known as the HALOGENS. This name is derived from two Greek words Halo and Gens meaning '..

Atomic Number - The number of protons or the number of electrons in an atom in its normal state is called the atomic number and is denoted by Z. The nucleus of every element contains Z protons and some number of neutrons. The electrons, having the same charge as a proton but of opposite sign, nulli..

For example, lithium displays an anomalous behavior when compared to sodium and rest of the family members of the alkali metal family. The difference between the first members from its succeeding members is highlighted with lithium as a representative example, The first member of each h..