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Chapter 14: Q14.89 (page 623)

Question: One similarity between B and Si is the explosive combustion of their hydrides in air. Write balanced equations for the combustion of B2H6 and of Si4H10.

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Group 15 elements

Group 15 elements belonging to the nitrogen family. They include nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, bismuth, and moscovium.

The atomic numbers of the group 15 elements are as follows;

Nitrogen (N) = 7

Phosphorus (P) = 15

Arsenic (As) = 33

Antimony (Sb) = 51

Moscovium (Mc) = 83

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Most popular questions from this chapter

Even though EN values vary relatively little down a group 4A (14), the elements change from nonmetal to metal. Explain.

Complete and balance the following equations:

(a) An active metal reacting with acid:

Al(s)+HCl(aq)→

(b) A saltlike (alkali metal) hydride reacting with water:

LiH(s)+H2O(l)→

Why is rotation about the bond axis possible for single-bonded atoms but not double-bonded atoms?

Which Group 5A (15) elements form trihalides? Pentahalides? Explain.

(a) What is the range of oxidation states shown by the elements of Group 5A (15) as you move down the group?

(b) How does this range illustrate the general rule for the range of oxidation states in groups on the right side of the periodic table?
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