December 2011
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Boron, Al, Ga, In and Tl are p — block elements and have three valence electrons (ns2np1).
Group in p — block = valence electrons + 10.
So, these elements belong to group — 13.
Table 14.1
The difference in the number of core electrons and presence of 4f electrons in Tl has profound effect on the chemistry of these elements. Valence orbitals include p-orbitals. With the filling of p — orbitals, non-metallic property develops. Boron is thus a non-metal (slightly metallic). However, non-metallic nature decreases with increase in atomic number and Al, Ga, In and Tl ...
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