NEETChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Which elements in the s-Block of the Periodic Table have predominantly ionic compounds, with exceptions?
Options
- AAll s-Block elements have predominantly ionic compounds.
- BOnly Group 1 elements have predominantly ionic compounds.
- COnly Group 2 elements have predominantly ionic compounds.
- DAll s-Block elements have predominantly covalent compounds.
Correct answer
A. All s-Block elements have predominantly ionic compounds.
Step-by-step solution
The compounds of the s-block elements, with the exception of those of lithium and beryllium, are predominantly ionic.