Practice Other Representative (main-group) Element Families (3.5)

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Question 1.
What is the common oxidation state of Group 13 elements?
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Think about how many electrons are in the outer shell.
Question 2.
Name two elements in Group 14.
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Consider the first two elements from the top of this group.
3Question 3.
Which of the following groups contains elements that typically form +3 oxidation states?
- Group 13
- Group 14
- Group 15
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Look at the oxidation states discussed in class.
4Question 4.
True or False: Carbon can form extensive covalent structures.
- True
- False
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Consider carbon's place in Group 14.
Question 5.
Explain how the properties of Group 14 elements affect their reactivity and bonding, particularly contrasting lead with carbon.
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Consider the size and electronic configuration.
Question 6.
How do the inert pair effect and oxidation states relate in predicting the behavior of indium versus thallium?
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Focus on how the oxidation states change with heavier elements.

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