Chapter 22, Problem 22.143SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{S}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{7}}$ should be determined.

Concept introduction:

The group 6A elements show variation from non-metals to metals down in the group. The first element of the group 6A is oxygen with 6 valence electrons.

The group 6A is a combination of non-metal, metalloid and metals. The first element of the group 6A is oxygen with 6 valence electrons. Here, oxygen and sulfur are non-metals, selenium and tellurium are metalloid and polonium is the last element of group 6A.