They both lie in the same group, which means the valency is alike. Although nitrogen lies at the top, where as bismuth is at the bottom of the Periodic Table. This signifies that the nitrogen forms covalent bonds more so, then does bismuth.
Basically:
- both not toxic
- both like to be in the 3+ oxidation state
(Bi) Bismuth
Phosphorus is in the Nitrogen family which includes: Nitrogen Phosphorus Arsenic Antimony Bismuth
The nitrogen group, which is Group 15 of the periodic table, contains nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), arsenic(As), antimony (Sb) and bismuth (Bi). We might want to include the unconfirmed ununpentium (Uup) in the group, but there is no evidence that it exists. A link can be found below to check facts and learn more.
Te (Tellurium)http://www.webelements.com/tellurium/
not Similar
Antimony and bismuth may be considered similar elements.
Bismuth is more metallic than nitrogen; nitrogen is a gas, nonmetal and bismuth is a posttransition metal.
The element Bismuth (Bi) belongs to the Nitrogen family (Group 15). This means it has similar characteristics to other elements in this family. Bismuth is atomic number 83 and the last non-radioactive element.
Nitrogen group
(Bi) Bismuth
Nitride (of Nitrogen), Arsenide (of Arsenic), Antimonide (of Antimony), Bismuthide (of Bismuth) and Boride (of Boron)
nitrogen, phosphorus, antimony, bismuth
Nitrogen Phosphorus Arsenic Antimony Bismuth
Phosphorus is in the Nitrogen family which includes: Nitrogen Phosphorus Arsenic Antimony Bismuth
Five electrons in the outermost shell of Bismuth (group 15, same as 'parental' Nitrogen)
Nitrogen is in the Group 15, along with the elements Phosphorous, Arsenic, Antimony, Bismuth, and Ununpentium.
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Arsenic, Antimony, and Bismuth all have 5 valence electrons