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explain properties of. a) ionic characters. b) covalent characters. allotropes of 16 group elements.


Gaurav 11th Aug, 2020
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Akshita Paul 11th Aug, 2020

Hello Gaurav,

Some of the properties of ionic compounds are:

  • Ionic Compounds have high boiling points and melting points. They are very strong and require a lot of energy to break.
  • Ionic compounds can form crystals.
  • The electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions leads to the formation of ions.
  • Ionic compounds cannot conduct electricity in the solid state, but they can conduct electricity in the molten state.

Some of the properties of covalent compounds are:

  • Covalent compounds have low  boiling points  and melting points.
  • Covalent compounds  have bonds where electrons are shared between atoms.
  • Covalent compounds have various colors.
  • Covalent compounds are poor conductors of heat and electricity.
  • Covalent compounds are brittle solids.

There are only three allotropes of Group 16 elements. They are- Oxygen, Sulfur, and Selenium. Each of them displays allotropy. Oxygen has two allotropes, which are- Oxygen (O2) and Ozone (O3). Sulphur exists as many allotropic forms but the stable ones are- Rhombic Sulphur and Monoclinic Sulphur. Selenium and Tellurium are found in both amorphous and crystalline forms.

Hope this helps!!!

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11th Aug, 2020
thanku Akshita 👏👌👌🙏🙏🙏 both mast explanation deya hai....
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11th Aug, 2020
Gaurav You're most welcome!
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