The p-Block Elements — Chemistry of Life, Atmosphere, and Industry-part 2
P-block chemistry, simplified — for Class 11-12 learners, NEET and JEE aspirants, and curious beginners alike."
What you'll learn
The group 16 elements drive both life and industry through their ns² np⁴ configuration. Oxygen's paramagnetism, sulfur's catenation, and polonium's metallic character reveal their diverse chemistry and real-world impact.
Course content
10 modules10 lessons2h 36m
INTRODUCTION TO GROUP 16 (OXYGEN FAMILY)1 lesson · 15 min
- 01P Block Video 11
OXYGEN – DETAILED STUDY (PROPERTIES, REACTIONS & IMPORTANCE)1 lesson · 16 min
- 02P Block Video 12
SULFUR – STRUCTURE, ALLOTROPY & PROPERTIES1 lesson · 14 min
- 03P Block Video 13
SULFUR DIOXIDE (SO₂) & SULFURIC ACID (H₂SO₄) – PROPERTIES, REACTIONS & INDUSTRIAL PROCESS1 lesson · 16 min
- 04P Block Video 14
SELENIUM & TELLURIUM – TRANSITION FROM NON-METALS TO METALS1 lesson · 16 min
- 05P Block Video 15
POLONIUM – RADIOACTIVITY, METALLIC CHARACTER & EXTREME CHEMISTRY1 lesson · 15 min
- 06P Block Video 16
GROUP 16 – SUMMARY, TRENDS & COMPLETE REVISION1 lesson · 15 min
- 07P Block Video 17
GROUP 17 – HALOGENS (INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW)1 lesson · 16 min
- 08P Block Video 18
NOBLE GASES – THE INERT ELEMENTS (GROUP 18)1 lesson · 17 min
- 09P Block Video 19
P-BLOCK ELEMENTS – FINAL REVISION & MASTERY1 lesson · 16 min
- 10P Block Video 20
About this course
Course Outcomes:
- Explore, analyse, and predict the chemical behaviour of p-block elements using periodic trends.
- Learn how valence electrons, oxidation states, bonding, and inert pair effect control reactivity and applications
- Inspired by how p-block elements govern life, environment, and modern materials
Your teacher
Sakshi Chauhan
B.Sc. Biochemistry, M.Sc. Chemistry, B.Ed.Chemistry educator known for interactive real-life-based lessons that inspire curiosity and connect with learners worldwide.