Summary of the s-and p-Block Periodicity

The terms valenev and oxidation state were delined and exeinplilied by reference to the s- and p-bloek elements. 

Variations in the standard reduction potentials of the Group I M M couples were interpreted in terms of a Ihermoehemietil eyele. 

Valencies and oxidation states that ary from those expected Irom the opertitioii ol the ticlet nile v ere explained Inpervaicney and the inert ptiir ell eet were described. 

Barrett, Slnniiire and Bonding, RSC Tutorial Chemistry Text, no. 5, Royal Society of Chemistry. Cambridge. 2001. 

The ierms valency and oxidation slale were defined and exemplified by reference lo ihc s- and p-block elements. 

The periodicity in the redox behaviour of the s- and p-block elements was described. Group-by-Group discussions were included. 

Valencies and oxidation slates that vary from those expected from the operation of the octet rule were explained hypervalency and the inert pair effect were described. 

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