In: Chemistry
In which block of the periodic table would you expect to find elements capable of forming large molecules? Select one:
a. s
b. p
c. d
d. f
e. g
The elements of s block are capable of forming large molecules. The reason is the size of the s-block element itself is the largest in it's respective period.
As we move towards p block via the d block size gradually decreases from left to right.
The f block elements too are relatively small in size as they undergo lanthanoid and actinoid contraction; effects that are also observed in heavier d-block elements.
Since the properties of g-block elements are still under research and not completely understood, it is difficult to predict how they would behave as molecules.
Hence the correct answer is option (a)