Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The group 5A element has to be identified and it should be best fit for the given description.
Concept introduction:
General properties of 5A elements:
Group 5A elements contain five valance electrons.
They have some different oxidation state.
These elements are usually form covalent bonds but can also form ionic bonds.
In this group elements include non-metals, metalloids and metals.
All elements are solids at room temperature expect nitrogen.
(b)
Interpretation:
The group 5A element has to be identified and it should be fit for the given description.
Concept introduction:
General properties of 5A elements:
Group 5A elements contain five valance electrons.
They have some different oxidation state.
These elements are usually form covalent bonds but can also form ionic bonds.
In this group elements include non-metals, metalloids and metals.
All elements are solids at room temperature expect nitrogen.
(c)
Interpretation:
The group 5A element has to be identified and it should be best fit for the given description.
Concept introduction:
General properties of 5A elements:
Group 5A elements contain five valance electrons.
They have some different oxidation state.
These elements are usually form covalent bonds but can also form ionic bonds.
In this group elements include non-metals, metalloids and metals.
All elements are solids at room temperature expect nitrogen.
(d)
Interpretation:
The group 5A element has to be identified and it should be fit for the given description.
Concept introduction:
General properties of 5A elements:
Group 5A elements contain five valance electrons.
They have some different oxidation state.
These elements are usually form covalent bonds but can also form ionic bonds.
In this group elements include non-metals, metalloids and metals.
All elements are solids at room temperature expect nitrogen.
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