PCQA FINALS Flashcards
Group 5A
The Nitrogen Family
Group 5A
The Pnictogen Family
5A members
Nitrogen (N)
Phosphorus (P)
Arsenic (As)
Antimony (Sb)
Bismuth (Bi)
Chemical Properties:
outer s2p3 electron
configuration
5A
sharing of 3 or 5 outer
electrons → 3+ & 5+
5A
could also have a -3
oxidation
5A
Bi does
not have the tendency to
accept electrons
True
Sb, As, P, N may accept
three electrons to pair up
electrons in the outer p
orbitals
antimonides,
arsenides, phosphides
and nitrides
5A Compounds are covalent
T
M + H2 → Hydrides
ammonia (NH3)
phosphine (PH3)
arsine (AsH3)
stibine (SbH3)
bismuthine (BiH3)
All Hydrides of Group 5A are poisonous except
NH3
Nitrogen A.K.A.
Azote
Azote
No Life
Mephitic Air
N
3 bonds form
N
N Occurs free in atmosphere
T
N is a Component of plant and animal tissues
T
Use by plants-nitrogen fixation
N
N cylinder color
Black
Dry Air Components
- 78.09% Nitrogen,
- 20.95% oxygen,
- 0.93% Argon,
- 0.039% carbon dioxide,
- and small amounts of other gases.
Replace air in container
for parenteral solution
Nitrogen Gas
Triple bond-responsible
for inertness
Nitrogen Gas
Refrigerant
Liquid Nitrogen
Liquid Nitrogen
cryogenics
N2O
Nitrous oxide
“Laughing Gas”
N2O
General anesthetic
(Inhalational)
N2O
Not use alone-
causes diffusion
HYPOXIA
N2O