Answer and Explanation:p-block elements consist of the elements of six groups,
Except for F and inert gases, p-block elements show a number of oxidation states from +n to (n -, 8) where n is the number of electrons present in the outermost shell.
The p-block elements generally show covalency but higher members can show electrovalency.
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The metallic and non-metallic character of p-block elements varies as follows: Along the period the metallic character decreases, whereas non-metallic character increases. It is because on moving across the period, the atomic size decreases due to the increased nuclear charge and hence, ionization energy increases.
