Practice Comparison Of Hydrides Of Group 15 And 16 (7.4)

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Question 1.
What is the bond angle of ammonia (NH₃)?
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Recall the VSEPR theory.
Question 2.
What type of bonding occurs in H₂O?
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Think about molecular interactions.
3Question 3.
Which molecule has the highest boiling point?
- NH₃
- PH₃
- H₂O
- H₂S
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4Question 4.
NH₃ is a strong _____
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Question 5.
In a laboratory, you are asked to produce PH₃ and explain the expected properties compared to NH₃. What insights can you provide?
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Focus on the bonding and structure differences.
Question 6.
Discuss how the formation of oxides from these hydrides reflects their acidic or basic nature in relation to their positions in the periodic table.
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What can you relate from previous trends in acidity?

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