Practice General Electronic Configuration (7.2.2) - Chapter 7: The p-Block Elements

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Question 1.
List the elements of the nitrogen family.
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Think about the position in the periodic table.
Question 2.
What is the general electronic configuration of Group 15 elements?
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Consider how many electrons are in the outer shell.
3Question 3.
What is the general electronic configuration of Group 15 elements?
- ns²np²
- ns²np³
- ns²np⁴
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Remember the trend in electron arrangements.
4Question 4.
True or False: Group 15 elements primarily have oxidation states of +1.
- True
- False
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Recollect what oxidation states you've learned.
Question 5.
Given the importance of nitrogen in fertilizers, explain how ammonia is synthesized industrially. What reactions are involved?
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Remember the conditions and the balanced reaction.
Question 6.
Discuss how the acid-base characteristics of Group 16 oxides differ from nitrogen oxides. Provide specific examples.
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Consider the various oxides you learned.

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