Practice - Oxidation States
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Practice Questions
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What are the common oxidation states for Group 15 elements?
💡 Hint: Think about nitrate and phosphates for hints.
Define the inert pair effect.
💡 Hint: Consider how heavier elements behave differently than lighter ones.
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What is the common oxidation state of nitrogen?
💡 Hint: Think of ammonia.
True or False: The +5 oxidation state is more stable than +3 in bismuth.
💡 Hint: Consider the group trends.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the increase in atomic size down Group 15, discuss the trends and stability of oxidation states in nitrogen compared to bismuth.
💡 Hint: Consider how the inert pair effect plays out in larger atoms.
If you were to synthesize a new oxide involving sulfur, predict the possible oxidation states and their potential reactivity with water.
💡 Hint: Relate sulfur’s behavior to other elements' properties in Group 16.
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