Question:

Halogens are all coloured because

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022

In their molecules the outer electrons are excited to high energy levels by absorption of visible light
Their atoms absorb energy causing the excitation of outer electron to high energy level
Their atoms have higher electronegativity
Their atoms have high electron affinity

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Visible light is absorbed and the complementary colour is emitted

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P-Block Elements

P block elements are those in which the last electron enters any of the three p-orbitals of their respective shells. Since a p-subshell has three degenerate p-orbitals each of which can accommodate two electrons, therefore in all there are six groups of p-block elements.
P block elements are shiny and usually a good conductor of electricity and heat as they have a tendency to lose an electron. You will find some amazing properties of elements in a P-block element like gallium. It’s a metal that can melt in the palm of your hand. Silicon is also one of the most important metalloids of the p-block group as it is an important component of glass.

P block elements consist of:

Group 13 Elements: Boron family
Group 14 Elements: Carbon family
Group 15 Elements: Nitrogen family
Group 16 Elements: Oxygen family
Group 17 Elements: Fluorine family
Group 18 Elements: Neon family