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What is another name for the nitrogen family?
What is the atomic symbol for Nitrogen?
N
What two major forms does phosphorus exist in?
White phosphorus and red phosphorus
What is the atomic number of Arsenic?
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What is the symbol for Antimony?
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What does Bismuth chemically resemble?
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Study Notes
Nitrogen Family Overview
- Comprises nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), arsenic (As), antimony (Sb), bismuth (Bi), and the synthetic element ununpentium (Uup), which remains unconfirmed.
- Also referred to as the pnictogens.
Nitrogen (N)
- Chemical symbol: N
- Atomic number: 7
- Lightest element in the nitrogen family, existing as a transparent, odorless diatomic gas at room temperature.
Phosphorus (P)
- Chemical symbol: P
- Atomic number: 15
- Exists primarily in two forms: white phosphorus and red phosphorus.
- Highly reactive, thus never found in a free state on Earth.
Arsenic (As)
- Chemical symbol: As
- Atomic number: 33
- Found in various minerals typically associated with sulfur and metals.
- Classed as a metalloid, it can occur as a pure elemental crystal.
Antimony (Sb)
- Chemical symbol: Sb
- Atomic number: 51
- Appears as a lustrous gray metalloid primarily sourced from the sulfide mineral stibnite.
Bismuth (Bi)
- Chemical symbol: Bi
- Atomic number: 83
- Noted as a pentavalent post-transition metal, sharing chemical similarities with arsenic and antimony.
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Explore the fascinating elements of the nitrogen family, also known as pnictogens, including nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth. This quiz covers their chemical properties, atomic numbers, and unique characteristics. Test your knowledge about these essential elements!
