5A: Nitrogen Group Flashcards
NITROGEN GROUP is also known as
PNICTOGENS
NITROGEN GROUP/PNICTOGENS
N, P, As, Sb, Bi (Ni Pas Sab Bi)
black cylinder
Nitrogen
Azote (w/o life), Phlogisticated air, Mephitic air
Nitrogen
Nitrogen provides inert atmosphere for
readily oxidizable pharmaceuticals
Gas contained in space of Hg thermometer
Nitrogen
Refrigerant (cryogenic preservation);
also CO2 / dry ice/cardice
Temp of liquid nitrogen
(-196°C)
Liquid nitrogen is used as treatment for:
warts, calluses, skin tags
St. Elmo’s fire (santelmo/ bolang apoy during thunderstorm), Light carrier
Phosphorus
Phosphorus is an (+) Essential constituent of __________ (small amount), nervous tissue & bones
protoplasm
Phosphates- of physiologic & medicinal importance;
antacid, cathartic/laxative
3 main allotropic forms of phosphorus
- white/yellow p
- red
- black p
fireworks containing yellow phosphorus
watusi and piccolo
- Waxy solid (Org. solvents soluble) ______________ - with impurity (Na)
white/yellow p; yellow p
toxicity of white/yellow p
rat poison
+ Light darkens
+ Air (m the dark). emits greenish light & gives off white fumes w/
garlic odor (luminous, vomitous, garlic bread)
(phosphorus)
white yellow p
- Intermediate property of black & white P (insoluble in Org solvents )
- Less chm active compared to white p
(phosphorus)
red p
Non toxic form of phosphorus
red p and black p
- Non-toxic (Used in safety matches, pyrotechnics)
- Resembles graphite in texture
(phosphorus)
black p