Chapter 14, Problem 14.58P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The range of oxidation states of group $\text{5A}\left(\text{15}\right)$ elements has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Oxidation state:

The number of electrons lost or gain from an atom in the formation of molecule is known as oxidation number.

Electron configurations:

The arrangement of electrons in the atomic orbital by increasing order of their energies is known as electron configurations.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The general rule for the range of oxidation states in groups on the right side of the periodic table has to be illustrated.

Concept Introduction:

Oxidation state:

The number of electrons lost or gain from an atom in the formation of molecule is known as oxidation number.

Electron configurations:

The arrangement of electrons in the atomic orbital by increasing order of their energies is known as electron configurations.