METALLOIDS: N P As (Non-Metals); Sb Bi (Poor Metals)

Question 1

Description: Nitrogen (N)

Answer 1

Colorless Gas

Question 2

Uses and Occurrences: Nitrogen (N)

Answer 2

1. Fertilizer

2.78% of Air
3. Ammonia
4. DNA
5. Explosives (TNT: TriNitroToluene)
6. Muscles
7. Organic Molecules
8. Protein
9. Refrigerants

Question 3

Description: Phosphorus (P)

Answer 3

Glowing White Waxy Solid (also Red and Black Forms)

Question 4

Uses and Occurrences: Phosphorus (P)

Answer 4

1. Bones
2. DNA
3. Fertilizer
4. Matches

5. Acids
6. Detergents
7. Energy-storing Phosphates (ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate)

Question 5

Description: Arsenic (As)

Answer 5

Brittle Metalloid

Question 6

Uses and Occurrences: Arsenic (As)

Answer 6

1. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) ; (Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) is used in the manufacture of LEDs.)
2. Semiconductors
3. Signal Lights
4. Tiny Lasers

5. Poisons

Question 7

Description: Antimony (Sb)

Answer 7

Brittle Metalloid

Question 8

Uses and Occurrences: Antimony (Sb)

Answer 8

1. Batteries
2. Bullet
3. Matches
4. Photocells
5. Semiconductors
6. Solders
7. Flame Retardant
8. Lead Hardener

Question 9

Description: Bismuth (Bi)

Answer 9

1. Brittle Metal
2. Low Melting Point

Question 10

Uses and Occurrences: Bismuth (Bi)

Answer 10

1. Fire Sprinklers (Plugs melt when Hot)
2. Solders
3. Cosmetics Pigment
4. Fuses