15th Group Flashcards
Common electronic configuration
ns2 np3
Main valences
3 & 5
How do metallic properties vary down group 15?
increases
Metallic character of N & P
Non-metals
Metallic character of As, Sb, Bi
Poor metals
How do group 15 elements exist?
N exists as a gas
All the other elements exist in solid state
Why is electronegativity of N high?
Due to smaller atomic radius
What are the two types of oxides produced by group 15 elements
Y2O3 oxides
Y2O5 oxides
What’s the acidic character of Y2O3 oxides
N2O3 - acidic
P2O3 - weakly acidic
As2O3 - amphoteric
Sb2O3 - amphoteric
Bi2O3 - basic
Acidic character of N2O3
acidic
Acidic character of P2O3
weakly acidic
Acidic character of As2O3
amphoteric
Acidic character of Sb2O3
amphoteric
Acidic character of Bi2O3
basic
Which oxides exist as dimers?
As2O3 and Sb2O3
Write the acidic character of Y2O3 oxides
All are acidic
No basic oxides
What oxide isn’t theoretically possible?
Bi2O5
What are the oxides produced by N?
N2O3, N2O5, NO, N2O, NO2
How do acidic oxides of N and P react with water?
Acids are produced
N2O3 + H2O –> HNO2
NO2 + H2O –> HNO2 + HNO3
N2O5 + H2O –> HNO3
P2O3 + H2O –> H3PO4
P2O5 + H2O –> H3PO4
N2O3 reaction w water
N2O3 + H2O –> HNO2
NO2 reaction w water
NO2 + H20 –> HNO3 + HNO2
N2O5 reaction w water
N2O5 + H20 –> HNO3
P2O3 reaction w water
P2O3 + H2O –> H3PO4
Write the acidic nature of all N oxides
N2O - neutral
NO - neutral
N2O3 - acidic
NO2 - acidic (more)
N2O5 - acidic (highly)
Acidity of N2O
Neutral
Acidity of NO
Neutral
Acidity of N2O3
Acidic