Question

Explain typical elements in the periodic table.

Answer 1

Typical elements

• Elements having fixed oxidation states in the periodic table are known as typical elements.
• They represent the properties of their respective group
• The periodic table is divided into separate blocks namely p and s
• They are also termed third-period elements
• Examples are sodium, Magnesium(Mg), Aluminum(Al), Silicon(Si), Phosphorus(P)

Hence, elements having fixed oxidation states are typical elements and examples are sodium, magnesium, silicon, and phosphorus