Chapter 11, Problem 106E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as to why the family similarities break down in Group $5\text{A}/15$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Elements with similar chemical properties appear in the same group. Some of these groups form chemical families. Family trend are the most apparent among the main group elements. Some groups contain the elements that have enough similarity to be considered a family. The elements of group $7\text{A}/17$ are known as halogens, and the elements of Group $6\text{A}/16$ are known as chalcogen family.