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Bismuth is more metallic than nitrogen; nitrogen is a gas, nonmetal and bismuth is a posttransition metal.

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Why is nitrogen reactivate at room temperature?

Nitrogen is a diatomic gas at room temperature. These nitrogen atoms are bond by a triple bond. It needs more energy to break this bond. So nitrogen is less reactive.


How many protons neutrons and electrons does nitrogen have have?

According to Wikipedia neutral nitrogen has 7 protons, 7 neutrons, and 7 electrons. Nitrogen ions may have more or less electrons and other nitrogen isotopes may have more or fewer neutorns.


What is a bismuthide?

A bismuthide is any compound of bismuth with a more electropositive element.


Do elements become more or less metalic as you go down a group?

Elements tend to become more metallic as you go down a group. This is because as you move down a group, the number of electron shells increases, resulting in weaker attraction between the nucleus and the outermost electrons, making it easier for the atoms to lose electrons and show metallic properties.


Why NH3 is poor reducing agent while BiH3 is a strong redusing agent?

A good reducing agent is something that can easily lend a hydrogen atom. Nitrogens Hydrogens are in a subshell that is much closer to the nucleus of the Nitrogen atom. This smaller radius results in a greater attraction between the electrons H+ and N share. Bismuth (Bi) has a much larger radius, so the forces are more diluted, and the H+ is more easily removed from the Bi. Because the Nitrogens H+ in NH3 is harder to remove it is a mild reducing agent. Bismuth has a H+ that can be removed easily so it is a stronger reducing agent.

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Which of the group 15 elements has the most metallic properties?

Bismuth is the group 15 element with the most metallic properties. It has the highest atomic number and largest atomic radius of the group, which results in more metallic characteristics such as high electrical conductivity and metallic luster.


What is similar between nitrogen and bismuth?

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


Why bismuth has lower boiling point than antimony?

Bismuth has a lower boiling point than antimony because bismuth has a larger atomic radius and weaker metallic bonding, which makes it easier for bismuth atoms to escape into the gas phase at a lower temperature. Antimony, on the other hand, has a smaller atomic radius and stronger metallic bonding, requiring more energy to break the bonds and reach its boiling point temperature.


Do elements in a group of the periodic table have similar characteristics?

Generally speaking yes; it breaks down a bit in the middle-right area, because as you go down the table the metallic character tends to become more pronounced, and (for example) bismuth and nitrogen are pretty dissimilar.


Does electronegativity become more or less metallic from top to bottom?

more.


What element family does the element bismuth belong to?

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.


Is aluminum more metallic than boron?

Yes, it is more metallic. Al has an extra full shell of electrons which shields the positive charge of the nucleus. This means that the outer electrons are held less tightly by the nucleus and therefore lost more easily making it a more metallic element


Is antimony more or less metallic than is arsenic?

Antimony is more metallic than Arsenic. As we already know, metallic nature increases down a group. As Antimony lies just below Arsenic in Group 15, it is said to have more metallic character.


What elements are in the nitrogen family?

The nitrogen family, also known as Group 15 on the periodic table, includes nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth. These elements share similar chemical properties due to having 5 valence electrons in their outer shell. So, if you're looking for some nitrogen family drama, just remember they all have that magical number 5 in common.


How much nitrogen is in Antarctica?

There is no more or less nitrogen in Antarctica than there is on any other continent on earth.


Would nitrogen and phosphorus from a metallic bond?

No, metallic bonds only form between the atoms of a metal. Nitrogen and phosphorous are both nonmetals, and would be expected to form a covalent bond. However, I do not know if nitrogen and phosphorus bond with one another, since they are in the same group.


Do elements become more metallic when you go down groups?

an element becomes more metallic as you travel down a group. it becomes less metallic as you travel from left to right across a period.