7.3.2 - General Electronic Configuration
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What is the general electronic configuration of Group 15 elements?
💡 Hint: Think about the number of p electrons in the outer shell.
List any two elements from Group 16.
💡 Hint: Remember the first two elements in Group 16.
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What is the general electronic configuration for Group 16 elements?
💡 Hint: Recall the collective electron filling in their outer shell.
True or False: All Group 15 elements are gases.
💡 Hint: Think about the states of these elements in the periodic table.
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Given the oxidation states of nitrogen, explain how the inert pair effect influences bismuth’s oxidation state preference.
💡 Hint: Consider trends in stability as elements go down Group 15.
Analyze whether the stability of hydrides in Group 15 or Group 16 is more significant, and provide reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about bonding interactions and acid-base properties across both groups.
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