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What is the valence shell electronic configuration of these elements?
What is the valence shell electronic configuration of these elements?
ns 2 np 3
Why is the electronic configuration of these elements extra stable?
Why is the electronic configuration of these elements extra stable?
The s orbital is completely filled and p orbitals are half-filled
What happens to the covalent and ionic radii down the group?
What happens to the covalent and ionic radii down the group?
They increase in size
Why is there only a small increase in covalent radius from As to Bi?
Why is there only a small increase in covalent radius from As to Bi?
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What happens to the ionisation enthalpy down the group?
What happens to the ionisation enthalpy down the group?
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