Out of white phosphorus and red phosphorus, which one is more reactive and why?

Q: Give an example of Interhalogen Compounds?

A: Compounds containing two distinct forms of halogens (fluorine, chloride, bromide, iodine or…

Q: What are Ionic hydrides?

A: Ionic hydrides have to be given below.

Q: How are Metallic hydrides formed?

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Q: Why is hydrogen so reactive?

A: The reason for, hydrogen is so reactive has to be given.

Q: Define the term Phosphorus Halides?

A: Phosphorous(P) means the element phosphorous(P) and halides means halogens [such as Fluorine(F),…

Q: How many electrons does a halogen atom need to complete its octet? Give examples of the ways a Cl…

A: The number of electrons that are needed to halogen atom to complete its octet has to be given and it…

Q: NaF and CaO.Which has the higher melting point and why?

A: The compound which has  the higher melting point has to be given,

Q: Define the term Halogens?

A: The term Halogens has to be defined below.

Q: Explain why the bond between B and Cl in the molecule BCl3  is shorter than would be expected for a…

A: Comparing a normal B-Cl bond with the bonds present in BCl3 shows that bond in BCl3 are stronger and…

Q: The elements sodium, aluminum, and chlorine are in the same period. (a) Which has the greatest…

A: Since you have posted a question with multiple subparts, we will solve first three subparts for you.…

Q: Given pieces of Zn and Al, and amounts of ZnSO4 and Al(SO4)3 solutions, what combinations of these…

A: As we need to illustrate that Zn is less reactive than Al, so we need to prove that Zn don't react…

Q: In terms of bond energies and thermodynamics, why do we (as a society) make so much CO2?

A: Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas.  It is mostly released through human activities. It is…

Q: Which Group 5A(15) elements form trihalides? Penta-halides? Explain.

A: Introduction: Elements of group 5A(15)  are N, P, As, Sb and Bi. The electronic configuration of…

Q: which element would be the most reactive: magnesium or strontium.

A: Reactivity order of Mg and Sr =?

Q: Write the chemical formula for tellurium hexaiodide

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Q: What is the molecularity of the following reaction? CH4(g) + 2O2(g) → CO2(g) + 2H2O(g)

A: The molecularity of a reaction is defined as the sum of number of reactant molecules reacts to bring…

Q: Which noble gas is the most abundant in the universe? In Earth’s atmosphere?

A: Noble gases are the elements of group 18 of the periodic table. Another name given to them is inert…

Q: (i) Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens exceptF2. Why?(ii) Give one important use…

A: Periodic table gives the arrangement of elements in sequential order of increasing atomic number. It…

Q: Write the chemical formula for tellurium diiodide

A: Tellurium : Te Iodine : I2

Q: Nitrous acid is a weak acid. Would you expect solutions of nitrous acid and nitric acid, of equal…

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Q: Select one of the alkali metals and write a balanced chemical equation for it's reaction with…

A: Alkali metals are group 1 metals  Hence let's take sodium metal i.e Na

Q: Why is boron less chemically reactive than beryllium

A: Electronic Configuration of boron(B)- 1s22s22p1     (2,3) Electronic Configuration of Beryllium(Be)-…

Q: Why is Li best reducing agent where as Fluorine is best oxidizing agent ?

A: Reducing agents are the ones which helps in the reduction of other substances and itself gets…

Q: is nitrogen 2 not more basic?

A: Yes Nitrogen 2 is more basic as we can see that basicity is basically how easily can nitrogen donate…

Q: (a) Which poisonous gas is evolved when white phosphorus is heated with Cone. NaOH solution? Write…

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Q: Define the term silicates?

A: Silicates are the compounds of Si and O.

Q: Why do alkaline earth metals have low ionization enthalpy?

A: Solution;- Alkaline earth metals have the lowest ionization enthalpy

Q: Is the reaction between nitogen monoxide and hydrogen exothermic and why

A: It is given that the reaction between nitogen monoxide and hydrogen is exothermic. We need to…

Group 13 Elements

In the periodic table, group 13 elements exist in the first p-block. There are six elements present in group 13, which include boron (B), aluminum (Al), gallium (Ga), indium (In), thallium (Tl), and element 113 (ununtrium, (Uut)). Group 13 elements are also designated as the boron family.